Čvarci Pork Cracklings 120g

Čvarci are crisp Croatian pork cracklings, pressed for a delicate bite. A savoury cousin of Hungarian tepertő, ready to snack on or use in baking.

What Are Čvarci?

Čvarci are traditional pork cracklings, also known in English as pork greaves. They are made by rendering pieces of pork fat, then draining and pressing the remaining solids into crisp, irregular bites.

Dr. Pigley’s Delicatesse čvarci have a delicate, crumbly crunch and a rich, savoury flavour. They contain no added preservatives or additives and are ready to eat straight from the pack.

Čvarci and Hungarian Tepertő

If you enjoy Hungarian tepertő, also called töpörtyű, these Croatian čvarci offer a familiar savoury flavour in a pressed, crisp style. They belong to the same Central European tradition of turning rendered pork fat into a much-loved snack.

How Do They Compare with Pork Scratchings?

Čvarci make an appealing alternative for anyone who enjoys pork scratchings. Typical British scratchings and puffed pork rinds are made from pork skin; these pork greaves are made by rendering pork fat and pressing the remaining pieces for a crisp, crumbly bite.

How to Enjoy Čvarci

• Enjoy with crusty bread and sliced onion, adding a few pickles for a tangy contrast.
• Serve in a small bowl with a cold lager or pilsner from our beer collection for a simple savoury snack.
• Add to a sharing board alongside sliced salami, mild cheese and fresh vegetables.
• Crumble over warm potatoes, scrambled eggs or a cabbage dish just before serving for extra flavour and crunch.
• Finely chop or grind into Croatian čvarkuše or Hungarian tepertős pogácsa for rich, savoury baking.

Cook’s Tip

When using čvarci as a topping, add them just before serving to keep them crisp. Taste the finished dish before adding more salt, as the cracklings already bring plenty of seasoning.

Where Do They Come From?

Dr. Pigley čvarci are made by Fortuna Food in Samobor, near Zagreb in Croatia. The business grew out of childhood memories of making cracklings at home, and it still prepares them by hand according to a traditional Croatian recipe.

The producer uses locally grown onions, salt from the Croatian island of Pag and milk from the Međimurje region, bringing together a short list of ingredients with a clear connection to the country’s food traditions.

Discover more regional favourites in our Croatian food collection, or build a savoury selection from our charcuterie collection.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information

Ingredients: Pork fat, onion, milk, salt.

Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.

Dietary information: Gluten-free.

Country of origin: Croatia.

Storage: Keep refrigerated.