The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 4125 — Uses for Large Sheets of Fatback
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 4125 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Remove large sheets of lard or back fat, trim them square and cut away thin portions.
Salt in large deep troughs, then smoke lightly.
Use for larding roasts, hare, game and other meats.
Historical editorial note: Historical salting and light smoking do not establish safe modern cured-meat storage.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 4125. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.