SMALEC SPREAD:
Heat about 1 pound of rendered leaf or fatback lard to simmering. (This savory nature of this spread is appropriate for the porkier taste of fatback.)
Add the following ingredients to the lard and continue to simmer until tender:
½ tablespoon salt
½ peeled and finely diced onion
½ peeled, cored, and diced cooking apple
1 to 2 cloves peeled and diced garlic.
Remove from the heat and add:
½ teaspoon marjoram
Freshly ground pepper to taste.
Allow the mixture to cool, then serve with the bread.