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Janosik ribs roasted with cranberry, Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane

Main course · Podhale cuisine

Janosik's ribs

Slow-roasted ribs with dried cranberry, a dish with character.

Straight from the U Wnuka kitchen

Regional flavours, cooked from scratch

Janosik ribs roasted with cranberry, Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane
Janosik ribs roasted with cranberry, Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane
Janosik ribs roasted with cranberry, Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane

Ribs roasted · 67 zł

Signature dish

Roasted ribs with a note of cranberry

About the dish

Janosik's ribs are a dish for lovers of a pronounced, meaty taste. We roast the ribs slowly until the meat turns soft and falls off the bone, and dried cranberry adds a sweet-and-sour note. We serve them with mustard and roasted potatoes.

Ingredients

Roasted pork ribs, dried cranberry, mustard, roasted potatoes.

Preparation

We marinate the ribs at length in spices and cranberry and then roast them until they become tender and browned.

Taste and experience

Soft, juicy meat with a smoky note and a sweet-and-sour accent of cranberry.

Recommended sides

Best with a cold beer and a sharp mustard. Roasted potatoes balance the intensity of the dish.

Janosik's ribs are slow-roasted ribs with dried cranberry, a dish with character for lovers of a pronounced, meaty taste. At Karczma U Wnuka in Zakopane, at 8 Kościeliska Street, about 300 metres from Krupówki, we serve them with mustard and fried potatoes. It is one of our signature items and a dish that guests come back for.

The key to perfect ribs is time. We roast them long and slow, until the meat turns soft and falls off the bone on its own. This contrast, of smoky, roasted meat and fruity cranberry, makes the dish exceptionally aromatic and full of flavour. Mustard adds a spicy accent, and fried potatoes balance the intensity of the whole. It is a choice for those who value strong, decisive flavours in their food.

The name of the dish refers to Janosik, the legendary Carpathian robber, a symbol of highlander freedom and strength. Ribs have long belonged to the classics of meat cuisine, and pairing them with cranberry gives them a regional, Podhale character, in which sweet-and-sour accents play an important role, just as in grilled oscypek with cranberry or in other dishes on our menu. If you are looking in Zakopane for a meat dish with character, Janosik's ribs are one of the most frequently chosen. We serve them in the atmosphere of the oldest regional inn in town, a few minutes' walk from Krupówki, best with a mug of cold beer.

Janosik's ribs are a dish that guests come back for, which is why they often appear at shared, festive tables in the company of a cold beer. They work both in winter, as a filling meal after a day in the mountains, and in summer, when the smoky, grilled character of the meat tastes especially good. For larger groups and private events it is worth letting the staff know so we can prepare the right number of portions. It is one of those dishes that best capture the strong, pronounced character of Podhale cuisine and show why it is worth looking in Zakopane for a real, regional inn rather than a typical restaurant. It is worth booking a table in advance, especially in season, to enjoy this dish in peace in the heart of Zakopane, near Krupówki.

FAQ · Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

We roast them for a long time, until the meat turns soft and falls off the bone, and towards the end we glaze them with cranberry so they gain a glossy, sweet-and-sour coating. This makes them soft, juicy and full of smoky aroma.

Dried cranberry adds a sweet-and-sour note to the ribs, which beautifully balances the pronounced taste of the roasted meat. This combination of sweet-and-sour fruit with smoky meat is the dish's signature.

Yes, the meat of Janosik's ribs almost falls off the bone on its own. We roast the ribs long and slow, which makes them soft and juicy, and the cranberry glaze caramelises on their surface. A knife is practically unnecessary with them.

It has such an accent thanks to the cranberry, but in the background remains the deep, smoky taste of the roasted meat. It is precisely this contrast that gives the ribs their character.

A portion of Janosik's ribs is a filling main course for one hungry person. We serve it with mustard and fried potatoes, so the set satisfies a proper mountain appetite. It is a substantial, meaty dish for a big hunger.

It refers to Janosik, the legendary Carpathian robber, a symbol of highlander freedom and strength. It also emphasises the strong, pronounced character of this meat dish.

No, Janosik's ribs are not spicy. Their taste is built by the smoky note of the roasted meat and the sweet-and-sour cranberry, while the mustard served alongside adds only a slightly spicy accent that everyone doses themselves. The dish can be ordered by people who prefer mild flavours.

We serve Janosik's ribs with mustard and fried potatoes, which balance the intensity of the roasted meat. The sweet-and-sour cranberry on the ribs completes the whole. Many guests also order a mug of cold beer with them, which goes well with the smoky taste.

Best of all a cold beer, which pairs wonderfully with the roasted, glazed meat. The cool, slightly bitter taste of the beer balances the sweetness of the cranberry.

At Karczma U Wnuka at 8 Kościeliska Street, about 300 metres from Krupówki. We roast them slowly and glaze them with cranberry, and serve them with mustard and fried potatoes.

Try it in person

Come and taste it: Ribs roasted

We don't take table reservations, just come in. We cook every day from 12:00 to 21:00, at Kościeliska 8, about 300 metres from Krupówki.

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