To Salt Pork

Ingredients

• pork
• water
• coarse sea salt

Directions

1. Let the pork get thoroughly cold and hard.

2. In a boiler, add enough water to cover the pork.

3. Bring the water to a boil and mix in coarse sea salt.

4. To check for sufficient salt, drop in an egg; if it floats, there is enough salt.

5. Pour the brine into a jar and let it cool.

6. Once cool, pour the brine over the pork.