Powdered Lardo

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the liquid nitrogen into a Styrofoam container and slide the lardo into the nitrogen using a slotted spoon or skimmer.
2. 2
   The nitrogen will boil furiously.
3. 3
   When the lardo is frozen solid and the bubbling subsides, use a slotted spoon to transfer the lardo to a plastic blender top.
4. 4
   Turn the blender on low and gradually increase to high speed, grinding and pulverizing the lardo into a fine powder.
5. 5
   Use a rubber spatulato scrape the frozen powder into a resealable plastic bag.
6. 6
   Place in the freezer until ready to use.