Tepertős pogácsa owes its name to the tepertő, or pork crackling, the fatty remains of fried bacon which give this product its unique flavor and texture. Pogácsa is a small, cylindrical, baked pastry containing pork crackling and pork fat.

It is reddish-brown in colour and has a flaky, layered texture with pork crackling bits dispersed throughout its body. It is seasoned with salt and pepper. The dough is made with wheat flour, eggs, milk, yeast, sour cream, and either wine or vinegar.

When sold, it can be without a package or pre-packaged, and it is a traditional, often-consumed Hungarian snack that goes really well with ground paprika, dry cheeses, cabbage, or a glass of wine on the side.