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Black Sea-style savory-tart sauteed pickled cherries
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sauteed pickled cherries (120 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 17 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
110
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
17g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.6g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.66 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 8 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 54 g | 50 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 70 g | 64 kcal |
| 10 piece (whole) | 80 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Sauteed pickled cherries is a savory Black Sea-style dish made by cooking preserved cherries in a pan, often with onion. It is tart and salty rather than dessert-like, and recipes vary by household. The Turkish name, kiraz turşusu kavurması, refers to cherries that are pickled before they are sauteed.
To make sauteed pickled cherries, rinse or soak the cherries first if they are very salty, then cook them in a pan with softened onion and a little oil. Stir gently so they keep their shape. Some regional and home recipes add egg or seasoning, while others keep the preparation simple.
Sauteed pickled cherries taste tangy and salty, with a mild fruity note; cooking them with onion can soften the sharpness. Their exact intensity depends on the pickle brine, so taste a cherry before adding any extra salt or seasoning.
Sauteed pickled cherries are made with cherries that have been pickled, and regional recipes may use tart varieties. Firm fruit matters more than sweetness because it holds together during cooking. The name alone does not guarantee a particular cherry variety, so recipes can differ.
Rinse the cherries and, if they still taste too salty, soak them briefly in fresh water before making sauteed pickled cherries. Change the water and taste again as needed; soaking for too long can wash out the distinctive sour, briny flavor as well as the excess salt.
They can, unless the cherries were pitted before pickling. Check the cherries before cooking or serving sauteed pickled cherries, especially when serving children, because a pit can be easy to miss in a savory dish.
Yes, some versions of sauteed pickled cherries include eggs. Cook the cherries first, then stir in beaten egg and heat until it is fully set. Other recipes leave the dish egg-free, so this is a variation rather than a required ingredient.
Serve sauteed pickled cherries with bread, including cornbread in a Black Sea-inspired meal, or offer them as a savory side. Their pronounced briny tang pairs well with plainer foods, so the dish does not need another strongly salted accompaniment.
Keep sauteed pickled cherries in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them within a few days. Cool the dish promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to serve so the leftovers are not repeatedly warmed and cooled.
Yes, sauteed pickled cherries can be frozen, but thawing may make the fruit softer and release liquid. Freeze them in a sealed portion-sized container and thaw in the refrigerator. For the best texture, serve the dish freshly cooked.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
5.4mg · 6% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
744mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sauteed pickled cherries is a Black Sea-style home dish made by cooking cherries preserved in brine in a pan. It is commonly prepared with onion and a little oil, though seasonings and methods vary between households. The result brings the fruit’s tartness into a savoury preparation rather than a sweet dessert.
The cherries soften as they cook, retaining a tangy, lightly sweet taste. In Turkey, the dish is served warm or at room temperature alongside other home-cooked food, often with cornbread; it can also suit a breakfast spread for those who enjoy pickle-like flavours. It provides some fibre, while the fat content depends partly on how much oil is used. Keep it lighter with a measured amount of oil and serve with fresh greens.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.66g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.