Ovar (Boiled Pork Offcut)

Ovar is a traditional Czech and Slovak boiled meat speciality prepared from pork head, trotters, ears and other less common cuts. The meat is simmered with root vegetables, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt until tender. It is most commonly served cold, sliced, with onion, vinegar and bread, or as part of a traditional cold meat platter. The flavour is bold and meaty with a richer, fattier character. Ovar is part of the traditional Czech pub cuisine and a popular treat at markets and festivals. It is especially prepared during the traditional pig slaughter season.