Crispy Schmalzbrot — German Lard Bread
Toasted bread cubes crisped in rendered pork fat with caramelized onions and herbs — a German tavern snack that's salty, savory, and dangerously addictive in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup pork lard (or bacon fat)
- 8 oz bread (rye or white, 1-day-old works best)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or caraway seeds, optional)
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2
Heat lard in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add bread cubes and toast without stirring for 2 minutes until golden on the bottom.
- 4
Stir cubes, then cook 2 more minutes until edges are deep golden and crispy throughout.
- 5
Push cubes to the side, add onion and garlic to the cleared space, sauté 2 minutes until fragrant and onion softens.
- 6
Toss everything together, season with salt and pepper, scatter parsley on top, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
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