Nakotne - Pork Tongue Slices in Gelatin "Mele Zeleja", 180g

A refined Latvian deli specialty: tender pork tongue slices set in clear, gently spiced aspic.

LATVIA   ·   NAKOTNE   ·   180 G

What it is

"Mele Zeleja" from Latvian producer Nakotne is thin, neat slices of cooked pork tongue suspended in a clear, savoury meat jelly lifted by bay and a touch of garlic. Pork tongue is a traditional festive cut: a firm yet surprisingly tender bite, with a mild, faintly sweet meaty flavour and none of the gristle home cooks have to trim away. The producer has done all the patient work for you - long simmering, peeling, careful slicing - so all that is left is to open the pack.

Serve it classically with horseradish, mustard and dark rye bread, arranged on a plate with fresh herbs and a pickled cucumber. It is a beautiful starter for a chilled shot of vodka, a holiday spread, or any supper that should feel a notch more elegant. The moment where homemade aspic and proper deli craft meet on the same plate.

Ingredients

Cooked pork tongue, meat broth, gelatin, salt, spices, bay leaf, garlic, nitrite curing salt (preservative E250).

Ingredients shown for reference. The pack label is the source of truth - the producer's recipe takes priority.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Indicative.

Allergens & storage

Contains: no allergens declared by the producer.

Store refrigerated 0–4°C.

Net weight: 180g  ·  Brand: Nakotne  ·  Latvia

Velvety tongue, clear aspic, and a quiet bow to the Latvian deli tradition.