Lašiniai

Lašiniai is a traditional pork product made with non-rendered pork fat obtained from the back of the pig, typically with the skin intact, and often with no meat attached to it. Unlike its Ukrainian and Russian cousin salo, which is only salted and cured, the Lithuanian version is seasoned and smoked.

This smoked pork fatback is commonly prepared in rural areas and it's available in supermarkets and meat shops throughout the country. With a chewy bite and a pleasant smoky flavor, lašiniai is typically consumed as a snack or an appetizer, and it is often eaten with slices of rye bread, onions, and various vegetables.