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Traditional Romanian Pig’s Alms (Pomana Porcului)

Pomana Porcului is the traditional Romanian dish that is cooked usually at Christmas time. Fattier meat is chosen as well as lean meat, usually from pork belly but also other cuts of meat. The dish is served with polenta and pickles. It is a delicious dish!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Romanian

Ingredients

  • 600 g pork meat (pork neck, leg, spare ribs, fatty bacon can be used)
  • 300 g fresh pork sausages
  • 1 head garlic cloves
  • 5-6 tablespoons cooking oil (or lard)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the pork into cubes and the sausages into slices.
  2. Heat the oil in the pan and put in all of the pork.
  3. Stir until browned on all sides, add the sausages and cook in a covered pan until the sauce is reduced.
  4. Grind the garlic and mix it with 100 ml ( about ½ cup) of water.
  5. Put the garlic over the meat and let it boil for a few more minutes.
  6. Serve the pork alms with garlic, hot polenta and pickled vegetables.