Palatin Smoked Mangalica Pork Belly ~300g — Traditional Pork Belly, naturally smoked

Palatin Kolozsvári Szalonna from Mangalica

Hungarian dry-aged and smoked bacon, Kolozsvár-style

Exceptional, aromatic, and deeply rooted in tradition — dry-aged and smoked Mangalica bacon in the Kolozsvár style is a true jewel of Hungarian charcuterie. Made from meat of the legendary Mangalica pig and carefully aged under controlled conditions, it develops an intense flavor, silky texture, and remarkable depth of aroma.

This is a premium product created for connoisseurs who value time, craftsmanship, and authenticity.

Why choose dry-aged Mangalica bacon?

✅ Dry-aged bacon – natural aging enhances flavor and texture
✅ made from Hungarian Mangalica pork, prized for its exceptional fat quality
✅ traditional Kolozsvár-style recipe inspired by Transylvanian cuisine
✅ rich, smoky aroma achieved through careful smoking
✅ perfect for regional dishes, slow food, and modern culinary creations

The history of the Mangalica pig – a Hungarian culinary legend

The Mangalica pig originated in the 19th century in the former Kingdom of Hungary and quickly became a symbol of quality and culinary prestige. Its distinctive curly coat and naturally high fat content made its meat ideal for long dry-aging and smoking.

During the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Mangalica pork was favored by the imperial court and aristocracy. Bacon, hams, and lard produced from this breed were valued for their durability, depth of flavor, and natural juiciness. With the rise of industrial farming, the breed nearly disappeared — only to be rediscovered decades later with the return to traditional cuisine and the slow food movement.

Today, Mangalica pork is considered a premium delicacy, often compared to Wagyu beef. Its fat is soft, aromatic, and exceptionally flavorful, making it perfect for dry-aged and smoked charcuterie.

Dry-aged Kolozsvár-style bacon

This dry-aged Mangalica bacon is produced using traditional curing and smoking methods. The aging process allows the meat to slowly develop character, while the natural fat becomes tender, aromatic, and delicately melt-in-the-mouth.

Thanks to the combination of dry-aging and smoking, this bacon:
- offers a deep, concentrated flavor
- slices beautifully into thin pieces
- is excellent both cold and gently cooked

Perfect for:
- breakfasts and eggs
- premium sandwiches and charcuterie boards
- Hungarian and Central European dishes
- modern, chef-driven recipes

Ingredients & nutritional values

Ingredients:
Boneless Mangalica pork belly with rind, salt, preservative: sodium nitrite

Nutritional values per 100 g:
– Energy: 2738 kJ / 653 kcal
– Fat: 64.1 g
  of which saturated fat: 20.5 g
– Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
  of which sugars: < 0.1 g
– Protein: 14 g
– Salt: 3.6 g

Storage: store in a cool, dry place
Best before: see packaging

Where to buy dry-aged Mangalica bacon

This dry-aged and smoked Mangalica bacon, Kolozsvár-style, is available at OstryStefek.pl — a store dedicated to authentic Hungarian flavors and premium artisan products.

- original Hungarian specialties
- trusted producers
- quality chosen for true food lovers

Dry-aged and smoked Mangalica bacon is more than charcuterie — it is history, tradition, and time captured in flavor.