{"product_id":"cvarci","title":"Čvarci Pork Cracklings 120g","description":"\u003cp\u003eČvarci are crisp Croatian pork cracklings, pressed for a delicate bite. A savoury cousin of Hungarian tepertő, ready to snack on or use in baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Čvarci?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eČvarci 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eČvarci and Hungarian Tepertő\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy Hungarian \u003cem\u003etepertő\u003c\/em\u003e, also called \u003cem\u003etöpörtyű\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Do They Compare with Pork Scratchings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eČvarci 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy Čvarci\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy with crusty bread and sliced onion, adding a few \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickles\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epickles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a tangy contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe in a small bowl with a cold lager or pilsner from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebeer collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a simple savoury snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to a sharing board alongside sliced salami, mild cheese and fresh vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrumble over warm potatoes, scrambled eggs or a cabbage dish just before serving for extra flavour and crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely chop or grind into Croatian \u003cem\u003ečvarkuše\u003c\/em\u003e or Hungarian \u003cem\u003etepertős pogácsa\u003c\/em\u003e for rich, savoury baking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCook’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Do They Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more regional favourites in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/croatian-food\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCroatian food collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or build a savoury selection from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/charcuterie\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echarcuterie collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Nutritional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pork fat, onion, \u003cstrong\u003emilk\u003c\/strong\u003e, salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e For allergens, see ingredients in \u003cstrong\u003ebold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Croatia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep refrigerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAverage nutrition per 100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2691 kJ \/ 651 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Dr. Pigley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59113502114173,"sku":"CPC120","price":6.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1611\/9729\/files\/cvarci-pork-cracklings.jpg?v=1794677399","url":"https:\/\/www.bestofhungary.co.uk\/products\/cvarci","provider":"Best of Hungary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}