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Cârnați de Pleșcoi

smoked mutton sausage with chilli and garlic from Buzău

Romania Charcuterie & cured

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

From Pleșcoi in Buzău county, made largely from mutton by a community of Bulgarian settlers; PGI protected in 2016.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cârnați de Pleșcoi?

Cârnați de Pleșcoi is a charcuterie & cured from Romania: smoked mutton sausage with chilli and garlic from Buzău. From Pleșcoi in Buzău county, made largely from mutton by a community of Bulgarian settlers; PGI protected in 2016.

Made with

lambchiligarlic

Cooked

smokedcured

Nutrition facts

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