From March 22 to 24, 2022, chefs from the Zagreb County got acquainted with the quality of Turopolje pigs, the preparation of meat and dishes from Turopolje pigs, as well as the modern method of preparation.
The Turopolje pig does not tolerate industrial breeding indoors, but needs forest nutrition and a lot of exercise, and it takes a full two years to reach maturity. However, it is these facts that make this breed of pig highly valued - especially from a gastronomic point of view. Turopolje pig it is one of the symbols of Turopolje, but also great potential for the development of tourism and agriculture.
The City of Velika Gorica and the Noble Municipality of Turopolje are jointly implementing programs to encourage the breeding of Turopolje pigs and the placement of meat products. The goal is for the Turopolje pig to become a recognizable brand present in the restaurants of the Zagreb County. To this end, the Zagreb County Tourist Board in cooperation with the Baltazar Zaprešić Polytechnic organized a workshop led by famous chefs Tomislav Špiček and Raul Lajtman.