Pickled Pork

Ingredients

• 1 qt distilled white vinegar
• 2 lb boneless pork butt, 2" cubes
• ½ C mustard seed
• 1 tbs celery seed
• 2 tbs Tabasco sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled whole
• 1 tbs kosher salt
• 12 peppercorns

Directions

1. Make Marinade: Combine all ingredients except the pork in a non-reactive saucepan. Boil for 3 minutes.
2. Cool & Add Pork: Let cool, then transfer to a non-reactive container and add the pork.
3. Cure: Stir to release air bubbles, cover, and refrigerate for 3 days.

Chef's Notes

• This cured pork is a traditional seasoning ingredient for New Orleans-style red beans and rice.