Ukrainian Mamaliga with Smoked Pork

Method

1. Make mamaliga: In a pot, heat milk. Add maize meal gradually while stirring. Cook 15 minutes until thick.
2. Prepare smoked pork: Sauté smoked pork belly until crispy, then cut into cubes.
3. Assemble: Serve mamaliga, top with smoked pork, crumbled bryndza, and sour cream.
4. Season: Sprinkle with caraway seeds and a pinch of salt before serving.
5. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.