ROAST FRESH BACON

boczek surowy pieczony

Wash and dry 2 lb. piece of fresh (un-smoked), lean slab of bacon. Mash 2 buds garlic with 1 teaspoon salt and rub bacon all over with mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and marjoram and refrigerate in covered container for 2 hours.

Place on rack in pan and bake in pre-heated 375° oven about 1 hour, or until browned on the outside and soft like butter when pierced with a fork on the inside. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight. Slice thin and arrange on platter. Serve with horseradish, cwikla and pickled mushrooms.