Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Swedishcorned Pork Roast
To Corn the Roast:
- 2 gallons water
- 1 lb. pickling salt
- 1 tsp. saltpeter
- 8 lbs. boneless pork butt, tied
- 2 bay leaves
- 15 whole peppercorns
- 5 whole allspice
In a large stainless steel pot or pickling crock, mix the water, pickling salt, and saltpeter together until dissolved. Untie the pork roast and place in the pickling solution. Place a heavy plate on top of the pork so that it will remain submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 10 days. Check occasionally to be sure the pork is covered by the liquid.
After 10 days, remove the pork and retie it into a roast. Rinse well with fresh water. Place the roast in a large kettle, cover with cold water, and simmer 2 hours and 15 minutes. Slice the pork and place on a large platter.
