Ninski šokol

Ninski šokol is a traditional dried and cured meat product originating from Nin in Croatia. It's made from pork neck according to secret family recipes, some of which are over 300 years old. The meat is placed in local Nin sea salt (Ninska sol) and it's soaked and cooked in red wine, seasoned with spices such as cloves, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and many more, then stuffed into pork or beef casings.

The šokol is smoked and dried in the bora wind for six months before it's ready for consumption. During holidays and special occasions, šokol is usually sliced and served as a cold starter in local restaurants and homes. Every year, during the third week in July, a festival called Šokolijada is held in honor of this unique local product.