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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾1gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Apochti

How to order / say it
Say it Αποκτή — [a-POHK-ti]
Order I'd like to try the Apochti, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα να δοκιμάσω την Αποκτή, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

Cured and spiced pork delicacy, unique to Santorini’s cuisine.

Why try it?

Apochti is a testament to Santorini's traditions in preserving and spicing meats to enhance flavor. It represents the island's historical need for hearty preservation techniques.

How it tastes

Apochti offers an intricate combination of salty and spicy flavors with a slightly tangy finish from vinegar. The texture is firm yet tender, akin to aged prosciutto.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Dating back centuries, Apochti was developed by locals to preserve pork using vinegar and spices, a method suited for the warm climate. It thrived as a staple during economic hardships, celebrated for its deep flavor and longevity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g pork tenderloin
  • 🍋 100 ml red wine vinegar
  • 🧂 30 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g cumin
  • 🧂 5 g cinnamon
  • 🧂 5 g allspice

Method

  1. 1 Soak the pork in vinegar for 24 hours in the fridge.
  2. 2 Remove from vinegar, pat dry, and rub with salt and spices.
  3. 3 Hang to dry in a cool, dry place for several days.
  4. 4 Slice thinly to serve either fresh or cooked slightly.

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