Gölhisar Kavurması

Gölhisar Kavurması is a traditional meat dish associated with the district of Gölhisar in the province of Burdur, produced within this geographical boundary. It was officially registered as a geographical indication on 09.01.2023. This product is prepared using a special cooking technique with primarily beef, animal fat, and salt, and constitutes an important part of the regional culinary culture. No other additives are used in its production.

Gölhisar Kavurması is made using meat obtained from the egg portion of the hind leg of beef. The meat is not marinated or aged before processing. The dish consists solely of beef, animal fat, and salt. During cooking, fire from oak and juniper wood and a metal griddle are typically used. This method ensures the product’s distinctive flavor and texture.

In production, meat from cattle raised preferably within the geographical boundary is used.

• The meat from the egg portion of the hind leg is cleaned of nerves and fat.
• The cleaned meat is sliced very thinly, parallel to the muscle fibers.
• The fire is ignited with juniper wood and maintained by adding oak wood (a gas stove may also be used).
• The animal fat from the cleaned beef is fried on a metal griddle placed over the fire.
• The thinly sliced meat is added to the hot fat and stirred with a wooden spatula.
• Salt is added, and after a further seven seconds of stirring, the mixture is removed from the heat to complete the cooking process.
• Serving is done on metal plates suitable for food contact, accompanied by tomato, onion, green pepper, and flatbread.

The geographical boundary of the product is the district of Gölhisar in Burdur Province. Because Gölhisar Kavurması has a long-standing reputation and holds a significant place in the region’s culinary culture, all stages of production must be carried out within this defined geographical boundary.

A monitoring authority has been established to verify compliance with the registration conditions for Gölhisar Kavurması. The monitoring authority consists of three experts: one each from the Gölhisar Municipality, the Gölhisar District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Gölhisar Public Education Directorate, coordinated by the Gölhisar Municipality. Monitoring is conducted regularly once a year, and may also be carried out as needed or upon complaint. The monitoring authority verifies the appropriateness of the ingredients used, the production method, and the correct use of the geographical indication emblem.