Balkan Mućkalica | Juicy Pork Stew with Roasted Peppers

Cut the pork neck into 2-3 cm cubes, and the smoked bacon into smaller cubes. Slice the kapia and green peppers into strips (if you like, you can pre-roast the peppers in a dry pan or on the grill beforehand for an even smokier flavor). Finely chop the onion, crush the garlic, and dice the tomatoes.

Melt the lard in a heavy-bottomed pot or cast-iron skillet, add the smoked bacon, and fry over medium heat until the fat renders.

Add the diced pork neck and sear over high heat, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes until nicely browned on all sides. Remove the meat to a bowl, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.