For delicious flavors and velvety textures in your soups or stews, turn to retro salt pork, a rich, fatty ingredient that has withstood the test of time.

Bisson Brothers in Topsham is my source. The salt pork is brined on site and is offered in both lean and fatty cuts that cost $5.49 and $2.99 per pound, respectively.

Today, you’ll often find slices of salt pork in recipes as a flavoring ingredient, especially in clam chowder, green beans, or New England style baked beans.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat a heavy ovenproof 12-inch skillet (cast-iron is ideal) over medium heat and add the salt pork.Cook, stirring, until crisp on the edges, about 7 minutes ...

If you want your potatoes to retain their shape when they are tossed with the warm Brussels sprouts and crisp salt pork, allow them to rest at least 5 minutes before peeling.

Rinse the salt pork under cold running water to remove the salt from the surface, and add to the pork shoulder. Add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, add pepper, thyme, and bay leaf, cover ...

Salt-and-Pepper Pork Chops with Spicy Scallions . Start to finish: 45 minutes. This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for salt-and-pepper pork chops with spicy scallions.

While the pork is browning, spoon a layer of salt about one-fourth-inch thick in the bottom of a gratin or baking dish just big enough to hold the pork and the potatoes in a single layer. 4.

While pork is browning, spoon layer of salt about 1/4-inch thick in bottom of gratin or baking dish just big enough to hold pork and potatoes in single layer. When pork is browned, ...

Salt-and-Pepper Pork Chops with Spicy Scallions. 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced. 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, roughly chopped. 1 Fresno or jalapeño chili, stemmed, seeded and minced ...

Salt-and-Pepper Pork Chops with Spicy Scallions . Start to finish: 45 minutes. Servings: 4. Ingredients: 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced. 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, roughly chopped.