🐷 What is peasant smoked meat?

Peasant smoked meat is a traditional cured meat product, made from selected pork meat (including loin), cured and seasoned according to a homemade recipe. Then the meat is smoked with hot smoke – which gives it a unique taste, aroma, and color. It is a product inspired by homemade cured meats from the Podlasie villages, where quality and naturalness matter the most.

🔥 How many calories does peasant smoked meat have?

In 100 g of the product, there are on average:

• approx. 280–320 kcal
• Protein: 18–22 g
• Fat: 22–28 g
• Carbohydrates: <1 g

Thanks to its high meat content, this is a filling and energetic delicacy, ideal for breakfast or a second meal.

📋 Product ingredients

• Pork meat (including loin)
• Salt
• Marjoram
• Bay leaf
• Garlic
• Allspice
• Natural pepper
• Coriander
• Herbal pepper
• Sugar
• Preservative: sodium nitrite (curing salt)

⚠️ May contain trace amounts of mustard.
🟢 To produce 100 g of the product, as much as 120 g of pork meat was used.

💪 Health properties of the product

Although it is a cured meat, peasant smoked meat contains valuable protein and iron and B vitamins. Thanks to smoking with hot smoke and natural spices, it does not need artificial flavor enhancers. Moderate consumption can be part of a healthy, high-protein diet, especially for physically active people.

🔍 Intriguing product trivia

1. Smoking with hot smoke was once the only way to preserve meat – and home smokehouses were built near almost every cottage.
2. In Podlasie, it is traditionally said that 'good smoked meat must squeak under the knife' – this is a sign that it is properly dried and genuine.

❓ Most frequently asked questions by customers (FAQs)

1. What is the difference between peasant smoked meat and bacon?
Peasant smoked meat contains various cuts of meat (including loin), is more heavily seasoned with herbs, and has a more intense smoked aroma.

2. How long can it be stored?
In the refrigerator – up to 10 days after opening. It can also be frozen.

3. Is it suitable for hot serving?
Of course! It works great for scrambled eggs, casseroles, sauerkraut stew, or sour rye soup.

4. Does the product contain preservatives?
It contains curing salt (sodium nitrite) – in line with the curing tradition. It does not contain artificial flavors or flavor enhancers.

🍳 Recipe for peasant smoked meat – 'Rustic scrambled eggs with soul'

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 7 minutes
Difficulty level: easy

Ingredients:

• 80 g of peasant smoked meat
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of clarified butter
• 1 onion
• salt, pepper
• chives for sprinkling

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the smoked meat into cubes, fry in hot butter.
2. Add chopped onion and fry until translucent.
3. Crack in the eggs and stir-fry until the desired consistency is reached.
4. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with chives.

Serving suggestion: Serve with a slice of country bread and pickled cucumber.
Tip: For an enhanced flavor, you can add a pinch of marjoram or smoked paprika.

🧾 Product summary

Peasant smoked meat is a tribute to Polish culinary tradition, perfect for those who value real taste, simple ingredients, and natural spices. Thanks to smoking with hot smoke, it has a unique aroma that is hard to replicate. It works perfectly as an addition to breakfast or as an ingredient in dinner dishes. Its reddish-brown color and distinct smell bring back memories of holidays at grandma's in the countryside. If you are looking for a product with soul, prepared with love for homemade traditions, this smoked meat is a must-have in your kitchen. Buy it at the Super-Stek.pl meat store and see how good taste can be simple.