In Crans-Montana, tourists can try special versions of Raclette made from goat cheese, which have a very rich taste. Pastries are quite common in the local cuisine so here you can try dozens of cakes. Cheese is the most popular filling for cakes and pies. Here they also bake wonderful sweet apple pies and hearty pies with potatoes. Typical dishes of local cuisine are various sausages, many of which are usually fried until crisp before serving. Mashed potatoes decorated with fresh greens often serve as garnishes.
Fans of meat dishes should try various types of meat stews. Pork remains the most common meat in regional gastronomy. An authentic dish that cannot be tasted in other regions of the country is “Gsottus”, which was first cooked more than a hundred years ago. This kind of pot roast is usually prepared in winter, with bacon and smoked ham added. The most unusual component of this meat stew is pears, and onions are also necessarily added to it.
In Crans-Montana restaurants, visitors should never ignore meat and cheese platters. This is the opportunity to try the most popular varieties of local cheese, jerky and smoked ham, as well as other delicacies that are not common outside the region. Such meat and cheese plates are usually complemented by pickled vegetables. Such a hearty appetizer can easily replace a full meal. The local cuisine is very simple, hearty and nutritious. Locals have carefully preserved their unique gastronomic traditions for many years.
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