Salo - The world’s best vodka chaser and breakfast snack | Сало

[@DebatingWombat]

I’d say that the Italian analogy to salo is not panchetta, but lardo, which, like salo, is also cured fatback, but probably not as well known outside of Italy. I tried salo at a Russian restaurant as a sort of very light hors d’oeuvre prior to the actual courses and I quite enjoyed it. They served a small portion, very thinly sliced and accompanied by pickled red onion and dark rye bread chips (sort of like very thin slices of pumpernickel baked to a crisp). I’ve also had the version with a bit of meat in it (not smoked, though) served on bread with mustard and it was also enjoyable.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Yes! 100% lardo instead of pancetta. Salo is interesting, when it's well done it tastes incredible.

[@olejakob9216]

Heard about this today and had to try it,found a garlic variation at my local polish shop, salo is basically what i love about pork! It tastes…porky, the part used is the gelatinous fat! And i found one seasoned with garlic? I mean ive found my new favorit thing to have on bread!

[@matthewdunn6503]

This guy knows what he's doing.

[@AldoSchmedack]

This dude is behind lines Ukraine and eating old world stuff. I couldn't subscribe fast enough! Well done comrade! You and I are now friends.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Much appreciated!

[@DoanhGia]

I'm Vietnamese and I love salo. I eat it with Vietnamese rice and everyone thinks it's weird but it tastes soooooooo righttttttt

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Yes! There is a lot of pork belly in vietnamese food. Typically with noodles, veggies, and a cool sauce. Glad you like the videos!

[@MechaEmperor7000]

This is one of those gems that rewards the foodie who tries a bit of everything. For westerners, it sounds off putting, but once you take a bite you keep coming back for more. Make sure you get it from a good supplier, as really good salo has none of the "greasy" taste that might make you hork. It's almost like a buttery, meaty melon that melts on your tongue.

[@melikecomedy]

It looks delicious im upset it isnt as accesible as some of the crap people eat, im thinking about doing my own curing and smoking operation so I have access to stuff like this

[@FrugalTravellers]

Brilliant. We struggled with the concept of salo originally but it really grew on me the more I consumed it, along with vodka obviously. Mandy had a hard time with it though. We were really surprised when we got to Romania how much they like it there too. The smoked one looks amazing. Now I'm getting a craving!!

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Wouldn't have thought it was so popular in Romainia =) and yes, the smoked one is quite divine ;)

[@edwardarruda7215]

During the depression my father had bacon fat on toast for breakfast.

[@johniwan1]

Second generation Ukainian here in the USA. We had all the traditional foods growing up but no salo. My first encounter was with a Russian guy at work who brought the salo, bread and a very spicy Russian mustard. I think he was trying to get a negative reaction out of me but it was great and I went back for more with extra mustard. He said I must still have some of the old country blood in me to eat this because the three others at the table turned their noses up at it. I've been eating it ever since.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Some of this stuff is definitely an acquired taste. But once you get the hang of it, it can be quite satisfying. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@makeit.nice1111]

Wow just discovered your channel, awesome ive been wanting to try this. I am Mexican American in good ole Texas but love me some eastern European Slavic dishes.. and vodka too hahe

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Haha, I would rather have tex-mex than pork fat, but vodka makes everything better!

[@shahinr9057]

Too funny 🤣🤣🤣. The dark bread comment made me cry 🤣🤣. Great video man! I’d love to see more vodka and different smoked meats. Do more!

[@blackericdenice]

BTW, I'm here because I was watching Stargate SG-1 When Dr. Jackson went to Russia. A lady took him to lunch.

[@martinf2740]

I love khrenovuho!!! Especially with salo. And smalitz I’ve seen people eating salo with pickles, onions or dill, but the very best is with fresh, raw garlic slices. And it’s not raw. It’s cured with salt, just like so many other foods we eat.

[@SundraTanakoh]

I live in Ukraine, I LOVE SALO!!! Some of my friends don't because they are sissy bitches. As soon as we could towards the end of the forced Wu-Flu Vacation we went out and got a kilo of the OG, my favorite! You are my new food hero!!

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Hahaha glad that there are still some real foodies out there! We'll have to have a salo feast when the quarantine is over :D

[@ramencurry6672]

I live in the USA and I can find salo in the Russian food stores. It’s good. I like it. Great in the summer with cold vodka.

[@26chiapet]

In Italy we have some similar called lardo!! I wonder how different the seasoning is or if it’s very similar 😯🫶

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

I'd actually love to try some. I've heard about this from Italian friends of mine - they say lardo is better, Ukrainians who have tried both say that salo is better. So maybe it depends on what passport you have as to which you would prefer more :D I hope to try some someday. Thanks for watching!

[@lougongma5417]

Keep up the videos. Love your funny presonality.

[@olddirtyspatula]

5:03 oh man...

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Its either funny because it's not true, or sad because it is. I wonder which one it is...

[@Nano-fw3fk]

*American detected*

[@yashiu9549]

Damn man, your videos are very cool. Greetings from Poland, brother ;D

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

I'm actually in Poland now. Thanks for the hospitality!

[@Villanuevva]

Very good:) the sandwiches look simply amazing - would try it for sure. As for the next episode - how about going crazy and trying “pickled everything “? Including my worst dream - pickled watermelon 😩

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

hahaha, you can BRIEFLY see a pickled watermellon in my "markets" video! That's actually a great idea, but I think I will have to have panel of expats with me, since I am totally biased now and love everything pickled =)

[@Nomegustausarmimail]

I tasted salo while doing a course on a Russian research ship a few years ago, it was the salted variety and I loved it. Yesterday I tried to make Hungarian style salo with a variety of spices and paprika and it tastes great.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Glad you liked it! It's an odd dish for sure, but worth it!

[@theeclecticnurse2485]

I’m subscribing just because of the throw down at the beginning

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Haha, glad you liked it!

[@chef1arjunaidi]

The most unkosher, and unHalal food ever. Anyway, thanks for the good explanation. I wish for peace among the Slavic peoples and among all the world's peoples too.

[@priyaravindran6150]

You're a natural Matt! So funny, but that I already knew, lol. I would totally watch you on the Food Network.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

haha thanks! I try and to make food more entertaining =)

[@seeemonster]

I can't tell if this guy is a Russian putting on an American accent or an American putting on a Russian accent. He'd have made a perfect KGB spy.

[@WOLFGANG1125]

Homie I’m open to making this salo but we don’t tolerate chicharon slander round here!

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Haha, no slader. I love that stuff! Same with hotdogs :D

[@exidy-yt]

This sounds damn good to me! Especially the garlic and pork-fat spread. I could just taste that in my mind, and on dark rye bread.....oh man. I have to hunt down a European deli tomorrow!

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Let me know if you find it! With fresh green onion, sprig of dill, and a touch of mustard, it goes to hard! Thanks for the support!

[@gamewizard1760]

Salo is a good survival food. It has a lot calories and fat in a small package, and if it's properly preserved and stored, lasts a long time.

[@JS-wp4gs]

Its pretty much the worst survival food you could come up with. It has a maximum shelf life of 6 months, the fat oxidizes, its nothing but useless empty calories, it'll increase your hunger rather than satisfy it and can make you very sick if thats what you're mainly eating

[@paleologue]

Your presentation is beautiful.

[@ullo-ragnartelliskivi4639]

as an estonian, my mouth waters at looking at salo. tho i miss the spices on the surface of it.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

I need more Estonian representation on the channel. Feel free to connect on insta if you want to send me some ideas :)

[@ullo-ragnartelliskivi4639]

​ Lets not forget all the fabulous home made nalivka, YES, I SOUND LIKE A COSMOPOLITAN, but strawberry and mint is fabulous! blackberry is basic, cherry and so forth, there is a 20 episodes series there waiting to happen..... you could make a series of making samagon? like, actual quality booze? do you remember the moldovian apricot jams? i do. dried sticky bananas that tasted more banana then i have ever managed to get any banana taste like? cosmonaut jams? tarhun? i remember one time we got some lemonade with our brothers and one of the lemonades was not lemonade, but something sweet and very alcoholic. my older brother, who was at the time about 8? got shitfaced fgrom that instantly. family consensus was that somebody who was working on the line pourted his/her vodka into the line not to get caught.

[@marcusseal4372]

Lovely. I must try to make my own 🙌

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Let me know how it comes out!

[@SestraVixen]

AND IT'S FRIKIN DELICIOUS! If you've never had it y'all, don't knock it till you try it!!!

[@AldoSchmedack]

Gonna make my own soon! I like stuff like this! Must be Old Worpd German in me lol!

[@berteisenbraun7415]

Vodka for Breakfast, that helps everything.

[@InsectSpray]

As an Australian currently living in Russia I can say that Russian Salo, albeit different, is delicious. It took a little convincing to get me to order it but after the first time, it is a staple at any bar with flavoured/ unflavored vodka. DELICIOUS. I just hope I can find it when I finally go back home.

[@aidanhart9871]

fast forward 9 months.... how did that work out for you ? ive never found it here so i just make my own. Australian waiting to get back to Russia

[@jonathananderson9769]

I can say without a doubt he’s only ever eaten the terrible cheap sausage rolls! Which are like hotdog but softer

[@Elieesia]

Great video. Subscribed!

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Thanks for the sub!

[@PR10312]

Good video! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Glad you liked it!

[@dasoracle]

Great video and my interest is picqued, now I just need to source me some salo.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Any quality fatback will do too. But if you can find a European deli, they will almost certainly have it!

[@dasoracle]

@@TheKitchenCosmonaut there's a place nearby that might carry it then. I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@ЮлияКича-ю7д]

Яка гарна у Вас українська мова!!

[@natp3450]

На каналі зявилося нове відео українською! Це просто вражаюче 😊

[@sikhotson]

Dude, I like this guy...

[@AltoAtik]

Subbed just for the jokes lmao

[@guitarplayer30001]

in Georgia too

[@theeclecticnurse2485]

Oh snap. Check on your brown bread friends.

[@mimpariyapa3004]

Yum!

[@mrhappyfoot]

Hell yeah I'd try that, love a bit of cured pig

[@etholus1000]

I enjoy salty foods so I’d probably love it

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Give it a go! Let me know if you like it!

[@MrKurwa-lf1oc]

No jewish stuff Just German stuff

[@dontbestupid6664]

I rarely sub after watching a single video.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Much appreciated!

[@bjornbergen8900]

We cold smoke it

[@jaredlee4368]

I love the channel, wish I could join for some drinks and Soviet snacks! Can you do a bit about how you got to Ukraine and why you decided to stay? Thanks for the videos!

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

Hopefully Ill be able to make more videos soon. I've been quite busy with work and moving at the moment though. Thanks for the support!

[@donaldperson948]

Where can I buy a Ukrainian shirt like yours? Don Los Angeles California?

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

The shirt is called a Vyshyvanka, its traditional Ukrainian embroidery. I'm sure you could google around and find something. Just make sure you can see it before you buy it or trust the buyer, a lot of them are just chinese machine made and its better to get a homemade one. Thanks for the support!

[@MsAngelOnShoulder]

Ты с ума сошёл, шкурку отрезать?!😭 Черт, я обожаю тебя слушать🤗

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

приятно слышать =)

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

"like bread so dark an American police officer would have the urge to murder it" lmaoooo

[@rching5039]

Looks like a winner!

[@menjavlafitta]

Bruh.. I fckin miss salo.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

I'll mail you some!

[@bonnyreinhardimmanuel1747]

and all this time I eat the skin as well

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

If its been smoked or treated it can be edible, if its raw its kinda like chewing on a tire. =)

[@jiro4559]

Your accent is pretty thick, mate. I didn't know it is so hard for russians to speak ukrainian

[@alexcarter8807]

Two Words: Blue cheese. Shit's literally a garden of green moss .... in cheese. I love that shit but it really has got to be one of the Earth's top few gross foods.

[@ullo-ragnartelliskivi4639]

oh damn, man described bread accurately :D

[@lalalala666]

*nods in Romanian*

[@blackericdenice]

5:03 O no he didn't. I just sub. When you get to close to 10k subs like me. You can't talk about cops. I get a yellow flag if I talk about the band call The Police.

[@ullo-ragnartelliskivi4639]

also, there is no "open faced" sandwich, there is sandwich and whatever the fuck you guys do in the US, that is between you and your gods. we just pollitely ignore that.

[@TheKitchenCosmonaut]

I think the "open faced" sandwich is more a Danish/Swedish invention. I personally don't consider them "sandwiches" but thats a battle for another day :D

[@ullo-ragnartelliskivi4639]

i legit laughed like a hyena et "dark dark bread". Rye bread is the only bread, as it is called leib, meaning bread, this is what feeds you on the fields and gives you strength to live another day and the white stuff is called sai, this is for pansies and lords. western eu and us considers that as bread, but lets be honest, its about as "bread" as jack daniels is a smokey single malt.

[@imanjowhari601]

Ewuuuuu🤢🤮