Greyana rakia is often served in such traditional pottery cups.
The 7th Pork Lard and Mulled Rakia fest is to take place on February, 18th (Saturday) in the tourist town of Apriltsi. The typical for the region grilled pork lard* and mulled rakia* are going to be presented at the fest. A number of other culinary masterpieces will also be available to try. Organizers have prepared many contests and surprises for visitors and participators. The good mood is to be guaranteed by traditional folk singers and dance troupes.
Slanina is often consumed with homemade bread and raw onion.
*Pork lard – slanina in Bulgarian. These are thick slabs of pure fat which are either smoked or salted/seasoned or both. Then you leave them to hang somewhere dry for a long time and this is what slanina is)
*Mulled rakia – greyana rakia in Bulgarian. It is heated and sweetened with honey or sugar, sometimes with added spices. Heated in kettles, it is often offered to visitors to various open-air festivities, especially in winter.)
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