Polish-style Cold-cut Platter

Many families prepare homemade cold-cuts as a special treat for Easter. Some people take this very seriously and start brining and smoking pork belly, hams or loins weeks ahead. Some families choose to serve roasted cold-cuts. They can also be prepared earlier, cooled and cut right before serving.

4. Sliced prune-stuffed pork loin:

5. Slices of chicken or turkey pate: 

6. Slices of Polish smoked sausage:

Of course, you can purchase a variety of locally sold lunch-meats and make your own platter. 

I talk about how Poles celebrate Easter in my most recent cookbook dedicated to this holiday: Polish Your Kitchen: A Book of Memories, Easter Edition.The cookbook is a complete guide to preparing a Polish Easter feast following recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation in my Polish family. I hope you check it out!