Pickled 'Gogosari' Peppers with Cabbage 720g

by Bucătăria Brâncovenească

Description

These sweet, juicy 'gogoșari peppers are stuffed with shredded cabbage and pickled to make the ultimate pickle for your pantry. Made by hand in the county of Brașov, they are a must have for any BBQ or picnic and pair perfectly with grilled meats, fish, cheeses and salads.

But what make this pickle extra special is the type of pepper! These heirloom red peppers known as 'gogosari' in Romania are a type of Capsicum Annuum. It is a large, sweet, fleshy pepper with a flattened rounded shape and is burgundy red in colour. This variety has been grown in central, Eastern Romania for around a century, they are highly prized for their sweet taste and juicy pulp which is thicker and crispier than other varieties. They are used in many traditional recipes, such as stuffed peppers and 'zacusca' the vegetable spread, but they really do make the PERFECT pickles.

RO: Gogoșari umpluți cu varza in oțet

Origin

Sâmbăta de Jos, County Brașov, Romania

Ingredients

Gogoșari peppers, cabbage, vinegar, salt, sugar, thyme, horseradish

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.