Surbraten (Corned Pork)

3 weeks Prep: 3 weeks Cook: 90 minutes

22 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	kg	pork	(2 lbs 3 oz)
2	each	onions	finely chopped
10	each	juniper berries	crushed
1	large	garlic cloves	chopped

brine
1 l Water (4 1/4		water
2	tablespoons	salt	approx.
1	x	salt peter	as much as fits on the tip of a knife , optional

Directions

Rub the meat with the chopped onion, garlic and juniper berries, then push into a [tight-fitting] container and pour the cold brine (that has previously been brought to a boil and then let cool again), with or without saltpeter, over the meat.

Press down with a board and weight it with a rock.

The meat has to remain in the brine for three weeks, during which time it must be turned frequently.

At the end of the three weeks, remove the meat from the crock, briefly rinse it off.

Roast at 390 degrees F in hot lard, along with the chopped onion, garlic and yellow turnip, until crispy, about 1 1/2 hours.

Serves 4.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 64g

Amount per Serving

Calories 22 0% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3490mg	145%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 1.0g	1%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	7%
Calcium	1%		Iron	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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