Spirguciai

Description
Spirguciai are used on potatoes, vegetables, dumplings, etc. and as a basis for many Lithuanian sauces and gravies. They may be served as is with bread, or alone as a snack.

Ingredients

 * Use thickly sliced or slab bacon or fat cut from baked or boiled ham or shoulder.

Directions

 * 1) Cut into uniform ¼ to ½ inch dices. Place in a heavy skillet over moderate heat. Stir occasionally with a long handled fork.
 * 2) When fat is all rendered and spirguciai are uniformly crisp and light brown, pour off melted fat through a strainer.
 * 3) Spirguciai may also be fried in a moderate oven. Stir occasionally and watch carefully, when nearly done to avoid scorching.