Pašteta od čvaraka

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pašteta od čvaraka is a Croatian spread made with pork rinds as main ingredients. The spread is a specialty of Slavonija and Baranja region, but in recent years, it has started to appear on the menus of restaurants throughout the country. Although the recipe may vary from one cook to another, it is usually prepared with pork rinds, pickles, hard-boiled eggs, ground red paprika, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are blended, and the spread should then be chilled before consumption. Pašteta od čvaraka is traditionally served as an appetizer with toasted garlic-rubbed bread. When eaten at home, it is often served with bread, bacon, and raw onions.