Pevec z oreji

Pevec z oreji is a traditional dish originating from Đurđevac. The dish is usually made with a smaller young rooster, walnuts, butter, pork fat, flour, garlic, salt, pepper, and prsley. The rooster is cleaned, seasoned with salt and pepper, placed into a large baking dish, greased with pork fat, and covered with some water. It is baked in the oven for about an hour, and once baked, the rooster is cut into pieces and arranged in an earthenware dish. The flour is fried in butter, mixed with walnuts, garlic, and the roasting juices. The sauce is brought to a boil and poured over the rooster. The rooster is baked in the oven for a bit more and served immediately.