Pomana porcului

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Although there is no set recipe for this traditional Romanian dish, pomana porcului usually consists of various cuts of pork such as ribs and tenderloin, and offal such as liver, while modern variations may also include different types of sausages. The ingredients are simply fried in lard and the dish is typically served with mămăligă - a type of cornmeal porridge similar to polenta. Pomana porcului is associated with the traditional pig slaughter that takes place before Christmas, usually on or after the feast day of Saint Ignatius. The meal is prepared by families as a sign of appreciation for everyone who had helped them in the process.