The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 4132 — Little Russian Salted Pork Fat, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 4132 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mix 4 pounds salt and 6 zolotniks saltpetre for each pud pork fat.
Rub the fat all over, cut into pieces and pack in a small tub under a wooden disk and stone.
After one month take it out, air it and pack it away again.
Historical editorial note: This period cure lacks validated nitrite/nitrate limits, refrigeration and safe storage controls.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 4132. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.