Ukrainian Canapes with Bacon and Ham (Chumats'ke maslo z khlibom)

by olga

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces diced bacon or baked ham fat
8 ounces diced lean dry smoke cured bacon
2 to 4 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
Thinly sliced rye or dark rye bread

INSTRUCTIONS

Puree diced fat until smooth. Add bacon and garlic and process until shredded but not fine. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper. Taste; the flavor should be smoky, smooth, and have a little bite. Chill, tightly covered, at least overnight. (This paste keeps for several days.)

Spread on dark rye bread and serve with lemon spotykach. Look at search for Ukrainian Lemon Liqueur.

CHEF COMMENTS

Chumats’ke maslo binds guests together by its sheer potency. It was well regarded for its flavor as well as its ‘powers,” medicinal or magical. It must be served to friends! A food processor simplifies the preparation.

Festive Ukrainian Cooking

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