Leskovac – srpska prestonica roštilja i gastronomije (Leskovac - the Serbian capital of barbecue and gastronomy)

Leskovac je grad u južnoj Srbiji. Nalazi se u Jablaničkom okrugu, na reci Veternici, i jedan je od većih gradova u tom delu zemlje. Grad je poznat po dugoj tradiciji poljoprivrede, industrije i naročito gastronomije, posebno roštilja.

Leskovac je najpoznatiji po roštilju i često se naziva „srpska prestonica roštilja“. 

Najpoznatija jela iz Leskovca su:

1. Leskovački roštilj

Najveći simbol grada. Obuhvata više vrsta mesa sa roštilja, obično dobro začinjenog i sočnog.

 Najpoznatiji specijaliteti: 

- Leskovački ćevapi

- Leskovačka pljeskavica (često punjena sirom ili slaninom)

- Leskovacki uštipci (mleveno meso sa začinima i lukom)

- Roštilj kobasice

- Vešalica (svinjski file sa roštilja)

2. Leskovački ajvar

Leskovac i okolina su poznati po kvalitetnoj paprici, pa je domaći ajvar jedan od najcenjenijih u Srbiji.

3. Domaći kajmak

Domaci kajmak se često služi uz roštilj i somune.

4. Somun (lepinja)

Somun je mekano pecivo koje se skoro uvek služi uz roštilj.

5. Roštiljijada

Velika gastronomska manifestacija u Leskovcu gde se pripremaju ogromne količine roštilja i specijaliteta od mesa.

Leskovac is a town in southern Serbia. It is located in the Jablanica district, on the Veternica river, and is one of the largest cities in that part of the country. The city is known for its long tradition of agriculture, industry and especially gastronomy, especially barbecue.

Leskovac is best known for its barbecue and is often called the "Serbian capital of barbecue". The most famous dishes from Leskovac are:

1. Leskovac grill

The biggest symbol of the city. It includes several types of grilled meat, usually well seasoned and juicy.

 The most famous specialties: 

- Leskovac cevapi 

- Leskovac burgers (often stuffed with cheese or bacon)

- Leskovac fritters (minced meat with spices and onions)

- Sausage grill

- Leskovac-style grilled meat skewer (grilled pork fillet)

2. Leskovac ajvar - roasted peppers sauce 

Leskovac and the surrounding area are known for their quality paprika (pepper) so local ajvar is one of the most appreciated in Serbia.

3. Homemade kaymak

Homemade kaymak is the often served with barbecue and flatbread.

4. Flatbread (flat bun)

Flatbread is a soft pastry that is almost always served with barbecue.

5. Leskovac barbecue (grill) festival

A large gastronomic event in Leskovac where huge quantities of barbecue and meat specialties are prepared.