About this dish
A savory pork or duck meat jelly, set with garlic and served cold.
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Ingredients
🥩1.5kg pork trotters and hocks
🧄1 head garlic
🥕1 carrot
🌿Bay leaves and peppercorns
Method
Serves 21
Simmer the pork trotters and hocks slowly for several hours until very tender.2
Strain the broth and pick the meat from the bones.3
Mix the meat with minced garlic and place in molds or bowls.4
Pour the strained broth over the meat.5
Chill until fully set, then serve cold in slices.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Pihtije is a traditional Serbian winter dish, commonly served around New Year celebrations.
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