Repost @slowfood_international by @media.repost: At the northernmost reaches of Albania 🇦🇱, at its border with Montenegro, sits the region of Kelmend. Within the collage of Albania's religious and cultural colors, the Kelmend region has a relatively high concentration of christians, meaning that pork is on the menu! For centuries one of the most important sources of protein over the harsh winter has been Mish i thatë, smoked and dried meat. Kelmend Mish i thatë is produced almost exclusively by local families for personal consumption, but a lack of opportunities is forcing many young people to abandon the region, which puts the survival of Mish i thatë at risk, as the knowledge and traditions are not passed on to younger generations. - - - #slowfood #slow #food #foodforchange #local #sustainability #environment #biodiversity #climatechange #terramadre #gastronomy #eatlocal #culture #organic #presidium #artisan #traditional #delicious #tasty #future #pork #meat #smoked #dried #mish #Mishithate #albania #montenegro

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