Rediscovering the authentic spirit of Castelpetroso's ancient local festivals also means savoring typical Molise cuisine, which retains its roots in rural civilization. This traditional cuisine uses simple, genuine and locally produced ingredients to create dishes with an authentic and unforgettable flavor.
Essential and full of flavor, typical dishes include polenta, prepared with cornmeal and water, which goes perfectly with various condiments. You cannot miss a dish of "sagne e fagioli," where the "sagne" is made with durum wheat flour, water and salt, and the beans are deliciously sautéed with oil and garlic.
For gut lovers, tripe seasoned with sauce offers a robust taste of tripe, tomato puree, herbs and cheese. If, on the other hand, you prefer vegetable or dairy flavors, you can't miss the "sciatone," a rustic pie that combines chard, anchovies, capers, black olives or scamorza cheese, pecorino cheese, eggs, sausage and ham, all wrapped in a homemade pastry of flour, water, eggs and lard.
Gracing the holiday table, we find the "Pizza di San Martino," a rustic bread made of flour, pepper, water and salt traditionally baked under hot coals. Finally, to sweeten the palate, there are "cancelle," dry cookies made of flour, sugar, lard and eggs, and "sciusciell e ciabbotta," a savory combination of zucchini, celery, parsley, onion, tomato, grated cheese, eggs and sausage.
The gastronomy of Castelpetroso reflects the essence of this Molise village, with its offerings of simplicity and authenticity, welcoming visitors and residents alike in a warm embrace of flavors.
