Zlatiborska pršuta

Zlatiborska pršuta is a traditional smoked ham hailing from the mountainous region of Zlatibor, and it is usually associated with the village of Mačkat. Following a century-old method of preparation, this meat specialty is typically made with the highest-quality beef or pork that is salted, then cold-smoked and air-dried.

The whole process usually lasts for about a month, and during this time, the unique climate and terrain of the Zlatibor Mountains, as well as the beech wood used for smoking, infuse the meat with a distinctive, rich flavor and a pleasant aroma. This smoked meat is dark brown to red on the outside and dark red on the inside.

A signature meat product of the country, zlatiborska pršuta is typically thinly sliced before serving.