{"title":"Sweet Peppers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 100%; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFresh Jimmy Nardello, Lesya, Corno di Toro, Sigaretta di Bergamo, bell, and other distinctive sweet peppers. Selected for flavor, texture, and culinary use—not simply shape or color. Certified organic and grown on our farm in Norwich, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","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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The peppers hold up beautifully in the oven while becoming tender, rich, and intensely sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are fresh peppers for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or plants. They are sold fresh—not dried, pickled, or preserved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Lesya Peppers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesya is a Ukrainian sweet pepper celebrated for its extraordinary sweetness and unusually thick flesh. The heart-shaped peppers ripen to a glossy, deep red and contain no heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften promoted as \u003cstrong\u003ethe sweetest pepper in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lesya has a concentrated, fruity flavor with very little bitterness. 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The peppers remain sturdy during cooking and have enough flavor and sweetness to stand alongside rich fillings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuff them with rice, grains, cheese, vegetables, sausage, lamb, or ground beef, then bake until the peppers are tender and lightly caramelized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Lesya Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuff and bake with grains, cheese, vegetables, or meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast or grill until tender and lightly charred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice and serve raw in salads or with dips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauté with onions, garlic, tomatoes, or eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to sandwiches, pizza, pasta, or grain bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickle or preserve for later use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple preparation, halve the peppers and remove the seeds. 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They can be harvested green or allowed to ripen fully to red, when their flavor becomes sweeter, fruitier, and more concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAre Sigaretta di Bergamo Peppers Hot?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSigaretta di Bergamo is considered a sweet pepper. Most have no noticeable heat, although an occasional pepper may carry a slight touch of spice. 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It retains its substantial texture while developing the rich sweetness that has made Jimmy Nardello one of the world’s most celebrated frying peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen or Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGemelli Mazinna offers two distinct culinary experiences from the same pepper:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, juicy, fresh, and sweet, with enough structure for slicing and raw preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richer, softer, fruitier, and exceptionally sweet, making it ideal for frying, roasting, and grilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eGemelli\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates these “twin” uses. 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