Aleppo Pepper

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum ‘Aleppo’

Flavor: Fruity Earthy, Tangy, Sweet-Hot, Slightly Tart

Heat Level: Moderate - 10,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units)

Origin: Turkey

Use With: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Fish, Seafood, Vegetables, and Legumes

Description: Also known as the Halaby Pepper, Turkish Pepper, or the Flake Pepper, the Aleppo pepper gets its name from the city of Aleppo in Northern Syria. Widely cultivated and harvested in Syria and Turkey, the Aleppo Pepper is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean staple used to add a complex bright, earthy, fruity, slightly tart flavor with a moderate heat to foods of all types. Ground into a deep burgundy colored coarse powder with a medium heat level of 10,000 Scoville units (about one third to one half that of Cayenne) but with an incredible amount of flavor that truly amps up any dish.

Suggested Uses:

Seriously versatile and perfect for adding subtle heat and wonderful flavor all types of dishes and can be used anywhere that you would use ‘cayenne’, 'red pepper', ‘red chile powder’, ‘crushed red pepper’, ‘pepper flakes’, or any variety of dried chile powder. Pairs exceptionally well with chocolate, fruits, and tomato based dishes.

• Use to make Muhammara or Ful Medames
• Add to ground meat for traditional kebabs
• Add a punch to Hummus or couscous
• Use as a table condiment in place of black pepper to sprinkle over anything you desire
• Add to marinades, sauces, soups, stews, dressings, or dips for deep flavor and moderate heat
• Use in dry rubs for meats and fish for grilling, smoking, roasting, or frying
• Sprinkle over scrambled eggs, a garden or fruit salad, a bowl of soup, or pizza
• Use it to rim cocktail glasses for a Bloody Mary or fruity drinks
• Use it anywhere you can imagine!