Croatian Pork Jelly Recipe

Name: Croatian Pork Jelly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pork trotters, well washed and sliced in half (feet); 400 g fresh pork rinds, well-washed; 300 g fresh ham hocks or 300 g pork knuckles, cut into smaller pieces; 10 peppercorns; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 3 bay leaves; 300 ml red wine vinegar; 3 liters cold water; 1 carrot, sliced (80 g); 40 g parsley roots, sliced; 1 onion, chopped

Servings: persons

2 pork trotters, well washed and sliced in half (feet)
400 g fresh pork rinds, well-washed
300 g fresh ham hocks or 300 g pork knuckles, cut into smaller pieces
10 peppercorns
1 tablespoon sea salt
3 bay leaves
300 ml red wine vinegar
3 liters cold water
1 carrot, sliced (80 g)
40 g parsley roots, sliced
1 onion, chopped

1
Carefully trim and clean the meat and place all pieces in a large pot with peppercorns, salt and bay leaves.
2
Cover with water, 2-3 fingers above the ingredients, add red wine vinegar. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Slowly simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes until all of the meat is half cooked.
3
Add sliced carrots and parsley root and chopped onion. Continue to simmer for another 1 hour and 30 minutes until all the meat is broken down and falling apart.
4
When done, skim the fat from the top, and separate the meat and vegetables from the broth. Remove gristle and all or some of the bones from the meat. Break the meat and skin into small chunks and portion it out into smaller bowls or molds. Cool the broth for about 20 minutes, then strain it through a fine mesh sieve and pour it over the meat. Cover the bowls with aluminum foil and let them stand overnight outside (if it's cold) or in the fridge.
5
Easy recommendation: If you want to serve the jelly as an appetizer, strain out the liquid into a loaf pan. When it is completely firm, cut it into thick slices and serve with thick slices of whole wheat or ray bread.

659

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pork trotters, well washed and sliced in half (feet), 400 g fresh pork rinds, well-washed, 300 g fresh ham hocks or 300 g pork knuckles, cut into smaller pieces, 10 peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Croatian Pork Jelly falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Croatian Pork Jelly

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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