Heatwave? No problem! Čačak is the Roast Capital that Doesn’t Stop Even at +40°C!
If you thought the heat was an excuse to skip your favorite roast, think again! In Čačak, known as the roast capital, temperatures over 30 degrees don’t slow anyone down – the roasteries are working full steam, and people eat like kings for just 600 dinars!
Roast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Yes, please!
Just two kilometers from the main road around Čačak, there are about ten roasteries, and the city boasts around a hundred in total! Each one is busy because Čačak locals don’t shy away from hot roast even when the thermometer hits 40 degrees. Radojko Janković, a loyal customer, says: “Here, you can eat roast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, whether it’s 20 or 40 degrees – it doesn’t matter! For 600 dinars, I eat like a king!”
Secrets of the roasting masters
To satisfy the appetite of their faithful guests, roasting masters work around the clock, tending the ovens to prepare delicious roasted pork or lamb. Nemanja Smiljanić from the Ježevica roastery reveals that the key to perfect roast is young, fresh meat, a crispy crust, good salt, and of course, the roast must be served hot – never cold from the day before.
Price? One kilogram of pork roast costs about 1200 dinars, while lamb roast goes for around 2000 dinars, which might be a bit pricier than in other cities, but the quality and taste are unmatched.
Why is Čačak the king of roast?
Čačak roast has a distinctive yellowish color and a crispy crust that sticks to your fingers, with a legendary aroma and taste. Roasteries take pride in their craft and don’t give up even in the toughest conditions because they know that roast in Čačak is more than food – it’s tradition, passion, and a way of life.
Heat can’t stop the passion for roast!
While Serbia faces tropical heatwaves and temperatures soaring above 40 degrees, Čačak locals don’t give up on their favorite food. Roasteries are open, and the smell of roast fills the streets, inviting everyone to enjoy every bite.
The bottom line?
If you thought heat was a reason to skip roast, think again! In Čačak, roast is king, and for just 600 dinars, you can have a meal fit for royalty. Crispy crust, juicy meat, and a tradition that lasts – that’s the recipe for success.
So, are you up for a bite? Or maybe you have your own trick for the perfect roast? Share in the comments, let’s see who’s the real grill master!
