COMO FAZER BONDIOLA CASEIRA

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and pork loin is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, and white wine can be less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can substitute for bay leaves in flavor.

Mix the seasonings and spread over the pork shoulder.

Massage the pork shoulder for an average of 5 minutes on both sides.

Place the pork in a bag, removing as much air as possible, and refrigerate for 10 to 15 days.

After 15 days, unpack and wash the pork shoulder well.

Dry the pork shoulder after washing.

Optionally, apply a paste of wine with pepper and paprika after drying.

Soak the collagen sheet in water for 3 minutes, then remove excess water and place the meat on it.

Cover the pork shoulder with the collagen sheet and seal it well to remove any air bubbles.

Use a PVC pipe to put the pork shoulder in a net; if no net is available, tie it with string to shape it.

Take the pork shoulder to a cold room until it loses 35 to 40% of its weight, which can take about 45 days.

To remove the collagen sheet, place the pork shoulder in lukewarm water for 2 to 3 minutes.

Vacuum seal the pork shoulder again and refrigerate for another 2 to 3 weeks before consuming.

After 3 weeks, remove the pork shoulder and slice it.

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