Lountza Recipe; Make Cypriot Sun-dried Pork Loin Yourself

Lountza is a classic Cypriot dish passed down for generations. It’s a traditional favorite among locals and those who have visited the beautiful Mediterranean island. Made from smoked pork loin, this is easy to cook and can be enjoyed in many ways. Whether you’re looking for an appetizer or a main course, this delicious dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its unique flavor and texture.

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History of Lountza Recipe

Smoked Lountza ham has a long and fascinating history stretching back centuries. It has been enjoyed by many cultures over the years and remained a staple in Cypriot cuisine. Originating from Cyprus, This dish is made from smoked pork loin, salted, and cured with red wine vinegar and spices. This combination gives it a unique flavor profile, which has been popular for hundreds of years.

The origin of this dish is back to times when curing meat was essential for preserving food, especially in Mediterranean climates where fresh meat would spoil quickly. Traditionally, lountza was prepared using only natural ingredients such as olive oil and oregano.

Today, Smoked Lountza recipe remains a beloved delicacy in Cyprus as well as other parts of the Mediterranean region.

How to Make Cypriot Cured Pork Tenderloin?

Ingredients

1 kg of pork tenderloin
½ cup olive oil
2 fl. dry red wine
2 tablespoons dried coriander
Salt and pepper as needed

Directions

Step One

Put the meat in a deep bowl, soak the pork tenderloin in brine, and then add pepper. Then, cover the pork with red wine, and set it aside.

Step Two

Rest the pork in wine for 9 days. During this time, check on the pork every day, and add more wine if necessary.

Step Three

After 9 days, strain the pork, and hang the marinated pork in the sun to dry it well.

How to Serve Lountza?

People usually serve it in sandwiches or as a cold, fried, or grilled snack. You can serve it raw, grilled or fried.

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If you like this recipe, we recommend trying Cypriot Sheftalia and Pork Afelia!

Key Points you have to Know about Lountza

As it ages, the this cured pork tenderloin turns harder and becomes more flavored.
This dish is cooked using pork filets salted and marinated in red wine. It is then dried in the sun, and coriander seeds are added.
This dish can be smoked in a specially built chimney with wood from aromatic bushes and trees.