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Jumări

crisp pork cracklings left from rendering lard, eaten with onion

Moldova Charcuterie & cured

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

A product of the winter pig slaughter, rendered for lard and eaten with mămăligă and raw onion.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jumări?

Jumări is a charcuterie & cured from Moldova: crisp pork cracklings left from rendering lard, eaten with onion. A product of the winter pig slaughter, rendered for lard and eaten with mămăligă and raw onion.

Made with

porkonion

Cooked

fried

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