Calabrian pepper

This hot capsicum pepper takes its name from the Italian peninsula of Calabria. The cone-shaped fruits of the Calabrian pepper come in various shades of red and green, and have a pungent flavor and a light, spicy aroma.

Calabrian hot pepper is one of the ingredients in the preparation Italian cuisine dishes, pairs well with paprika. Fresh Calabrian peppers are ground into a paste or used to make a hot sauce. Sun-dried peppers are ground into powder and used as a seasoning for meat and fish dishes, sauces, side dishes, and vegetable drinks.