What is smoked pork loin?
Smoked pork loin is a classic Polish cold cut, made from lean pork meat. It is first cured and then subjected to hot smoke smoking, which gives it an intense aroma, smoky flavor, and beautiful reddish-brown color.
It is juicy, tender, and full of flavor, making it a great complement to bread, salads, as well as an addition to scrambled eggs or casseroles.
How many calories does smoked pork loin have?
In 100g of the product, there are:
🔥 Calories: about 180 kcal
🥩 Protein: 22 g
💧 Fat: 10 g
🥖 Carbohydrates: 1 g
Thanks to the low fat content and high protein amount, smoked pork loin is a light and healthy alternative to traditional cold cuts.
Product ingredients
- Pork meat (boneless loin – 120g per 100g of product)
- Curing salt (sodium nitrite)
- Natural spices: garlic, marjoram, bay leaf, allspice, natural pepper, herbal pepper, coriander
- May contain traces of mustard
No artificial flavors and flavor enhancers – only natural spices and traditional smoking!
Health properties of the product
✔ Lean meat – low fat content, ideal for those watching their diet.
✔ Rich in protein – perfect for athletes and active individuals.
✔ Natural spices – aid digestion and provide a unique flavor.
✔ No unnecessary additives – smoking with hot smoke is a natural preservation method.
Intriguing fact about the product
🔹 Did you know that…? Smoking meat was one of the first methods of food preservation, used already in ancient civilizations. In Poland, traditional smokehouses survived to this day, and the hot smoke smoking technique allows for obtaining the best taste and product durability.
🔹 Smoked pork loin is a popular holiday delicacy, especially in the Podlasie region, where smoky aromas are part of the local culinary culture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
🔹 1. How to best serve smoked pork loin?
It tastes great cold – as a cold cut for sandwiches, but also in warm dishes – in salads, casseroles, or scrambled eggs.
🔹 2. How to store smoked pork loin to keep it fresh for a long time?
It's best to keep it in the refrigerator, in a sealed package. After opening, consume it within 5-7 days.
🔹 3. Can smoked pork loin be frozen?
Yes! You can freeze it in a sealed container, which will help preserve its taste and freshness for longer.
🔹 4. What accompaniments go best with smoked pork loin?
It pairs best with horseradish, mustard, pickled cucumber, and fresh sourdough bread.
Recipe for smoked pork loin with cranberry confit 🥩🔥
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 200g smoked pork loin
- 3 tablespoons cranberry confit
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese (e.g., camembert or brie)
- Crispy baguette or rye bread
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Method of preparation:
- Slice the smoked pork loin into thin slices.
- Spread cranberry confit and a bit of mustard on the baguette.
- Layer slices of pork loin and pieces of blue cheese.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve as an elegant snack.
🔥 Serving suggestion: It pairs perfectly with a glass of red wine or homemade dried fruit compote.
Product summary 🛒
Smoked pork loin is a unique cold cut that combines lean, delicate meat with an intense, smoky aroma. Thanks to traditional smoking and natural spices, it impresses with a distinctive taste and is an excellent choice for sandwiches, salads, and warm dishes.
👉 Order now and discover the taste of traditional smoked pork loin from Podlasie! 🥩🔥