soolaliha
Soolaliha is a traditional Estonian dish consisting of salted pork belly. It is prepared by curing pork belly in a salt and often sugar mixture, sometimes with added spices like black pepper, juniper berries, or garlic. The curing process draws out moisture and preserves the meat, while also imparting a distinct salty flavor.
Historically, soolaliha was a vital method of preserving meat for long winters in Estonia. Pork was a
To prepare soolaliha for consumption, it is typically boiled or simmered in water, sometimes with vegetables
Soolaliha can be served hot as a main course, often accompanied by boiled potatoes and sauerkraut, or