www.bulgariatravel.org TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE multimedia recipe ELENA PORK LEG Operative Program Regional Development 2007-2013 www.bgregio.eu We invest in your future! The project is financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the state budget of Republic of Bulgaria Grant Scheme BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008 Support for Effective National Marketing of Tourist Product and Improvement of Information Service, Contract No BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008 /001-5 Multimedia Catalogue of the Tourist Sites and Electronic Marketing of Destination Bulgaria This multimedia brochure is created within the framework of the project Multimedia Catalogue of the Tourist Sites and Electronic Marketing of Destination Bulgaria, Contract No BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008/001-5, which is performed with the financial support of Operative Program Regional Development 2007 2013, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund. The entire responsibility for the contents of this multimedia brochure is brought by the beneficiary The Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, and under no circumstances it can be considered that this multimedia brochure presents the official position of the European Union and the Managing Body.
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TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE RECIPE ELENA PORK LEG elena pork leg Elena Pork Leg is a meat delicacy prepared from pork meat. Its name comes from the fact that most suitable for its preparation are the climatic characteristics of the town of Elena and the Elena Balkan Mountain. It is prepared from salted, dried and sometimes smoked pork leg. There is a tradition in the local villages to slaughter a pig every Christmas. Both thighs and both shoulders are removed from the body and used to prepare ham that can be consumed during the summer. The meat is salted and left in salt for 40-45 days. Then it s left to dry in a ventilated area. In the past, the citizens of Elena left it to mature in a room by the fireplace - this added a specific flavor of smoked meat to the delicacy. Once ready, the leg can be cut into smaller pieces and spiced with savory, pepper, etc. This way the meat lasts longer and absorbs additional flavors. 3
www.bulgariatravel.org recipe 1. Place meat in a bowl and cover it with salt on all sides. Leave it for 40-45 days. 2. Leave the salty ham in a ventilated area to dry. 3. Cut the ready delicacy into thin slices. 4
TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE RECIPE ELENA PORK LEG Such delicacies are prepared in other countries as well, but the Bulgarian Elena pork leg has attracted many fans due to its great taste. It can be consumed as an appetizer for red wine or other drinks. 5
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TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE RECIPE ELENA PORK LEG We wish you bon appetite and good times in the company of the traditional Bulgarian cuisine! www.bulgariatravel.org 7
Operative Program Regional Development 2007-2013 www.bgregio.eu We invest in your future! The project is financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the state budget of Republic of Bulgaria Grant Scheme BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008 Support for Effective National Marketing of Tourist Product and Improvement of Information Service, Contract No BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008 /001-5 Multimedia Catalogue of the Tourist Sites and Electronic Marketing of Destination Bulgaria This multimedia brochure is created within the framework of the project Multimedia Catalogue of the Tourist Sites and Electronic Marketing of Destination Bulgaria, Contract No BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008/001-5, which is performed with the financial support of Operative Program Regional Development 2007 2013, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund. The entire responsibility for the contents of this multimedia brochure is brought by the beneficiary The Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, and under no circumstances it can be considered that this multimedia brochure presents the official position of the European Union and the Managing Body.