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Slănină

salted and smoked pork fat sliced raw with onion and bread

Romania Charcuterie & cured One for the adventurous

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

Cured at the winter pig slaughter and eaten raw with onion and țuică, or grilled on a stick over an open fire.

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What is Slănină?

Slănină is a charcuterie & cured from Romania: salted and smoked pork fat sliced raw with onion and bread. Cured at the winter pig slaughter and eaten raw with onion and țuică, or grilled on a stick over an open fire.

Made with

pork

Cooked

smokedcured

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