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Homemade Salko

Recipe by Klaudi Sirovcová on InstagramAdded 5 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A traditional Slovak homemade Salko made from whole milk, brown sugar, and butter, gently reduced to a sweet, creamy drink. It can be sweetened further with extra sugar or enriched with cream for a richer flavor, making it a comforting holiday treat.

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Method

  1. Pour the whole milk and brown sugar into a wide pot and bring to a boil.

  2. Add the butter and stir while the mixture gently thickens.

  3. Continue cooking, checking the consistency by placing a spoonful on a plate; it should become thicker as it cools.

  4. If the mixture is not thick enough after about 30 minutes, add the additional 50 g of sugar and keep cooking until the desired thickness is reached.

  5. Allow the Salko to cool, then serve. (Optional: try the recipe with cream instead of butter for an even richer texture.)

Tips while you cook

Check thickness on a plate
Place a spoonful on a plate.
Add extra sugar if needed
If the mixture isn’t thick enough after about 30 minutes, stir in the optional 50 g of sugar.
Stir butter while thickening
Add the butter and stir continuously as the mixture gently thickens.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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