Streak o’ Lean
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Streak o’ Lean
Description
This recipe starts by soaking salt pork slices in milk or buttermilk for several hours to draw out excess salt and tenderize the meat. The slices are then drained, seasoned with ground black pepper, and coated lightly with all-purpose flour to prepare for frying. Peanut oil is heated to a depth of a quarter inch in a skillet, providing a high smoke point for frying the pork slices evenly.
The pork is fried over medium-high heat, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides and cooked through, typically around 7 to 8 minutes. The flour coating crisps up to create a textured crust contrasting the rich, salty pork inside. Drain excess oil on paper towels before serving to keep the dish from being greasy.
Streak o’ Lean is a traditional southern preparation with roots tied to baked beans and other hearty dishes. It offers a salty, crispy pork component suitable for adding rich flavour to meals.
For time saving, boiling the salt pork instead of soaking will also reduce salt. Peanut oil is preferred for its high smoking point, but canola or vegetable oil work as alternatives.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces salt pork sliced
- 1 ½ cups milk or buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons black pepper ground
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- peanut oil for frying (1/4-inch deep)
Instructions
- Place the sliced salt pork in a container and cover with milk or buttermilk. Let sit for several hours to draw out some of the salt. Remove the salt pork from the milk. Discard the milk.
- Pepper each slice of salt pork and then dredge lightly in flour.
- Add peanut oil to a depth of a ¼ inch to a heavy skillet. Heat the oil over medium high heat. Carefully add the prepared salt pork slices to the hot oil. Cook, turning once, until lightly browned and cooked through (about 7-8 minutes).
- Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
- Soaking salt pork in milk or buttermilk mellows saltiness; alternatively, boil for 10 minutes before frying.
- Salt pork is a common southern ingredient but should be available elsewhere due to association with baked beans.
- Use peanut oil for frying because of its high smoke point; canola or vegetable oil work as substitutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1522mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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