Not cranberry.
Crabapple, in the form of crabapple mostarda, a condiment whose name derives from the inclusion (traditionally) of ground mustard seeds; this crimson variation was notable more for the tartness of the fruit. The counterwoman confirmed that Salumeria Rosi does make its mostarda in-house, though whether from local crabapples harvested by fellow employees, or from fruit bought at the market, she couldn't say.
Previously, in a takeaway container of stramaio (strah-My-oh; $2.28, at $4.50 per quarter-pound), I found fatty slices of salami preserved in olive oil, bay leaves, and juniper, lots of juniper. Watch where you drip. Also shown below: the market counter by evening.
Salumeria Rosi
283 Amsterdam Ave. (73rd-74th Sts.)
212-877-4800
www.SalumeriaRosi.com
