Macedonia Beef

Facts about beef in Macedonia

• Numerous studies have confirmed that the weekly demand and the consumption of meat are different depending on the days of the week. According to surveys conducted among the population in Macedonia- it was concluded that in average- during week- meat was on the table 4.14 days.
• The most frequently consumed meat is pork preferred by 60% of the surveyed persons- followed by chicken with 31% and finally beef with 9%.
• Among meats- beef- mutton and chicken are the most common ones. Pork is rarely used (not just by the Muslim minority- but by the Christian majority as well)
• The meat dishes are always appreciated for their consistency. These foods are usually served after the soups. It is a common fact to consume such dishes with various types of salads. The Macedonian meat dishes use as the main ingredient a wide range of meats. One of the most important meat dish in Macedonia is known as Pastrmajlija
• In 2005- Macedonia has about 83.6 lbs./person/year meat consumption.