Traditional Romanian Pork and Sausages Preserved in Lard
Pork and sausages preserved in lard is one of Romania's oldest methods of preserving meat for winter. Pork is slowly cooked in rendered lard together with homemade sausages, then completely covered with melted lard and stored in crocks or large jars. Before refrigeration, this technique kept meat fresh for months and remains one of Romania's finest traditional delicacies.
Servings
16
Prep
20 min (+6-12 h seasoning)
Cook
2 h
Total
about 9 h
🥘Ingredients
servings
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
about 4.5 kg preserved pork and sausages
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Up to 3 months at 2-6°C, completely covered with lard.
Freezer
Can be frozen for up to 6 months, although traditionally unnecessary.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (approx. 250 g)
Calories
610 kcal
Protein
31 g
Fat
53 g
Carbohydrates
1 g
Fiber
0 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Smoked version: lightly smoke the pork before preserving.
Garlic and thyme version: season with dried thyme and extra garlic.
Transylvanian version: include smoked pork ribs together with the sausages.