{"title":"Peppers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"jimmy-nardello-peppers","title":"Jimmy Nardello Peppers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"page-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Jimmy Nardello Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 lb Case\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003ePeak Summer Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Jimmy Nardello peppers are harvested fresh from the field at peak ripeness and packed for eating. These long, thin-skinned Italian frying peppers are exceptionally sweet, fragrant, and tender— one of the most sought-after sweet peppers of the summer season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are prized in professional kitchens for their sweetness, quick-cooking texture, and versatility—bringing concentrated pepper flavor without heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a fresh culinary product for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or planting stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Jimmy Nardello Peppers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJimmy Nardello peppers are a traditional Italian sweet pepper brought to the United States by the Nardello family in the late 19th century. The variety has been preserved through community seed-saving efforts and is listed in the \u003cstrong\u003eSlow Food Ark of Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizing its cultural and agricultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppers are long and tapered, turning bright red when fully ripe, with thin skins and a naturally high sugar content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do Jimmy Nardello Peppers Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJimmy Nardellos are exceptionally sweet, with a clean, concentrated pepper flavor and no heat. When cooked, they blister and caramelize quickly, intensifying their sweetness and aroma. Raw, they are crisp, delicate, and mildly fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Fresh Jimmy Nardello Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSautéed or fried whole in olive oil until blistered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted to concentrate sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded to pasta, eggs, or sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServed alongside meats or fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed anywhere a sweet pepper is meant to stand out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir thin skins mean no peeling is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew York Times Mention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorwich Meadows Farm’s peppers—including Jimmy Nardellos—were highlighted by \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e in a feature on the farm’s vegetables and the importance of growing varieties for flavor rather than yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Mr. Kurdieh is credited for the popularity of many varieties, like Jimmy Nardello peppers, that become ubiquitous in New York City restaurants.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Jimmy Nardello peppers are available only during the summer growing season. 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Once the season ends, availability concludes until the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce via \u003cstrong\u003eovernight delivery nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAt checkout, please select your \u003cstrong\u003epreferred delivery date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Deadlines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by \u003cstrong\u003eFriday at 12 PM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eTuesday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by \u003cstrong\u003eMonday at 12 PM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eThursday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf a delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will arrive on the next available business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51719211778349,"sku":"PRJN-1-14","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_7510.heic?v=1768915342"},{"product_id":"fresh-guindilla-piparra-peppers","title":"Fresh Organic Guindilla (Piparra) Pepper","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"page-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Organic Guindilla (Piparra) Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 lb or 3 lb Case\u003c\/strong\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003ePeak Summer Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Guindilla peppers—known as \u003cstrong\u003ePiparras\u003c\/strong\u003e in Spain's Basque Country—are harvested fresh while young, slender, and vibrant green. Unlike the familiar pickled peppers sold in jars, these are offered fresh, with a crisp texture, bright pepper flavor, and mild, pleasant heat that makes them exceptionally versatile in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple of Basque and northern Spanish cooking, fresh Guindillas can be blistered in olive oil, grilled, sautéed, or preserved at home. Their thin walls and delicate heat make them one of Spain's most distinctive summer peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is fresh for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or plants. These peppers are sold fresh—not pickled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Guindilla (Piparra) Peppers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuindillas are traditional Spanish heirloom peppers most closely associated with the Basque Country, Navarra, and La Rioja. In the Basque language they are commonly called \u003cstrong\u003ePiparras\u003c\/strong\u003e, and they have been cultivated for generations as both a fresh summer pepper and a classic pickling pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppers are harvested while still green, when their flesh is crisp and tender and their heat remains pleasantly mild. Although many people know them only from jars, they have long been enjoyed fresh throughout northern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do Fresh Guindillas Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Guindillas have a clean, grassy pepper flavor with a gentle, lingering heat that complements rather than overwhelms a dish. Their thin skins cook quickly while maintaining a pleasant bite, making them ideal for simple preparations that showcase their fresh flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Traditional Pepper for a Gilda\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuindillas—especially the Basque Piparra—are best known as one of the three classic ingredients in the \u003cstrong\u003eGilda\u003c\/strong\u003e, the iconic pintxo of San Sebastián. A traditional Gilda combines a pickled Piparra, a green olive, and a salt-cured anchovy on a skewer. Named after the 1946 Rita Hayworth film, it has become one of Spain's most famous tapas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with fresh peppers allows you to enjoy them at their peak or pickle them yourself using your preferred vinegar, herbs, and seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Fresh Guindilla Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlistered in olive oil and finished with flaky sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled alongside steaks, lamb, seafood, or vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSautéed with garlic and olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared as homemade pickled Piparras or Guindillas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded to tapas, pintxos, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliced into omelets, rice dishes, pasta, or salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServed whole as a simple accompaniment to cured meats and cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the simplest Spanish preparations is to blister fresh Guindillas in good olive oil, sprinkle them with coarse sea salt, and serve them with grilled bread, seafood, or roasted meats. 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They begin developing flavor after about one week and continue improving over the following several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce pickled, skewer a Piparra with a green olive and a quality anchovy to make an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eGilda\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the signature bites of Basque cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Guindilla peppers are available only during the summer growing season. They are harvested while still green and tender for the finest flavor and texture. 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The name covers several traditional varieties rather than one specific cultivar, and in Calabria they're used fresh in season, then dried, pickled, or made into pastes for the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, they have a distinctive balance of heat, fruitiness, and subtle smokiness—richer and more complex than a simple hot pepper, and brighter and more vegetal than the jarred or paste versions found in the U.S. Cooking softens the heat slightly while bringing out their natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Fresh Calabrian Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlistered or grilled and finished with olive oil and sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely chopped into pasta sauces, marinades, or vinaigrettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSautéed with garlic and added to seafood, beans, or vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliced over pizza, focaccia, sandwiches, or grilled meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple preparation, blister the whole peppers in olive oil until softened and lightly charred, then finish with flaky salt and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. 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