{"product_id":"fresh-organic-espelette-peppers","title":"Fresh Espelette Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 lb or 3 lb Case · Peak Summer Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level: Mild to Medium · Approximately 500–4,000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEspelette peppers are prized for their warm, fruity flavor and gentle, approachable heat. Although best known in dried and powdered form, these peppers are offered \u003cstrong\u003efresh from the field\u003c\/strong\u003e, with juicy flesh, subtle sweetness, and a mild heat that builds gradually without overpowering a dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Espelette peppers can be roasted, grilled, sautéed, chopped into sauces, or preserved at home. Their balanced flavor works especially well with tomatoes, eggs, potatoes, seafood, chicken, pork, beans, cheese, garlic, and onions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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, ground, or made into pepper powder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Espelette Peppers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEspelette peppers are associated with the village of Espelette in the Basque region of southwestern France, where the ripe red peppers are traditionally dried and ground into the celebrated seasoning known as Piment d’Espelette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Espelette peppers reveal the flavor behind the familiar spice. They are aromatic and gently sweet, with notes of ripe red pepper, fruit, and subtle smokiness. Their heat is typically mild to moderate, making them useful anywhere you want warmth and complexity without the intensity of a very hot chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Fresh Espelette Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoast or grill and dress with olive oil, garlic, and sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSauté with onions and tomatoes for sauces, stews, or braised dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChop into omelets, scrambled eggs, potatoes, beans, or rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd to seafood, chicken, pork, sausages, or grilled vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlend into fresh chile pastes, marinades, relishes, or vinaigrettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry or preserve at home for use throughout the year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple Basque-inspired preparation, sauté sliced Espelette peppers with onions, garlic, and ripe tomatoes until soft and richly flavored. Serve alongside eggs, grilled fish, chicken, or crusty bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Espelette peppers are available only during the summer growing season. Because this variety is most commonly sold dried or ground in the United States, fresh peppers can be difficult to find and availability varies with field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Own Fresh Chile Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to try Espelette Peppers alongside other distinctive chile and seasoning peppers? Our \u003cstrong\u003eFresh Chile Peppers Mix \u0026amp; Match Box\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you build your own assortment from the varieties currently being harvested on our farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fresh-chile-peppers\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Your Own Fresh Chile Pepper Box →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce via \u003cstrong\u003eovernight delivery nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt checkout, please select your \u003cstrong\u003epreferred delivery date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  • Order by Thursday at 12 PM EST → Ships Monday\u003cbr\u003e\n  • Order by Sunday at 12 PM EST → Ships Wednesday\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf a delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will arrive on the next available business day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"1.5lb case","offer_id":52346232045869,"sku":"PRESP-8","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3lb case","offer_id":52346232078637,"sku":"PR-ESP-14","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_3452.jpg?v=1788660411","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/fresh-organic-espelette-peppers","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}