Add the salt pork, onion and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until thickened and creamy. Do not allow to boil. Stir in the bacon fat or butter, taste and season as needed with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.
Ferritin is a protein inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later. It is sometimes used to determine the origin of certain anemic syndromes. You can increase your level of ferritin by consuming folate as a dietary complement or in foods like liver, avocado, orange juice, spinach, etc. Still you should wait till you see your doctor, so they can run more tests and be certain of why it is that you have a low ferritin level.
Ferritin Rich Foods. A close-up of sliced steak on a piece of slate. Overview. The body requires iron to function properly; specifically, it supports the blood in your body and forms the central part of hemoglobin. The foods in your diet supply all the iron that you need--at least that is the theory. When the digestive system processes your food, the iron is absorbed in the intestines and is stored in the cells of your body as ferritin until it is required.