Varhackara

Varhackara is a traditional pesto originally from Timau, created to enhance lard by preserving the remains of salami, smoked speck, guanciale, pancetta and ossocollo. Once prepared by hand, it is now minced and flavoured with aromatic herbs. Eaten on bread, with vegetables or in Cjarsòns, Varhackara is a centuries-old tradition that is in danger of disappearing. Thanks to the Slow Food Presidium programme to protect the heritage of artisanal products, methods and culture, the work of the last local producers is being supported and this authentic and precious culinary heritage is being preserved.