{"product_id":"fresh-organic-sigaretta-di-bergamo-peppers","title":"Fresh Organic Sigaretta di Bergamo Peppers","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: Sweet · Occasionally a Slight Touch of Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSigaretta di Bergamo—also known as the Cigarette Pepper of Bergamo—is a long, slender Italian sweet pepper prized for its crisp texture and rich flavor. The narrow, often slightly curved peppers ripen from green to deep red, becoming sweeter as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough considered a sweet pepper, an occasional Sigaretta di Bergamo may have a gentle touch of spice. They are excellent eaten raw in salads, pickled, fried, grilled, roasted whole, or added to pizza.\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, pickled, or preserved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Sigaretta di Bergamo Peppers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSigaretta di Bergamo is a traditional sweet pepper variety from Bergamo in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Its name translates as “Cigarette of Bergamo,” referring to the pepper’s long, narrow shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe peppers have crisp, flavorful flesh and a pronounced natural sweetness. 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. Growing conditions and natural variation can affect the heat of individual peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Sigaretta di Bergamo Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlice raw into salads, sandwiches, or antipasti\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFry whole in olive oil and finish with sea salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrill or roast until softened and lightly charred\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePickle whole or sliced in a vinegar brine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd to pizza, focaccia, pasta, or tomato sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSauté with garlic, onions, sausage, or vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple preparation, fry the whole peppers in olive oil until blistered and tender. Finish with flaky salt and serve alongside grilled bread, cheese, sausage, seafood, or roasted meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Sigaretta di Bergamo Peppers are available only during the summer growing season. This traditional Italian variety is rarely offered fresh in the United States, and availability varies with field conditions.\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":52330489086253,"sku":"PRACIG-8","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3lb case","offer_id":52330489119021,"sku":"PR-CIG-14","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/IMG_3191.jpg?v=1788128779","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/fresh-organic-sigaretta-di-bergamo-peppers","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}