DeLallo Pepperazzi™ Cherry Peppers are brilliant red-hot cherry peppers in a sweet and tangy vinegar marinade. Native to Peru, these beloved red cherry peppers are handpicked at their best, boasting a zesty and sweet flavor and a squat, sturdy body perfect for stuffing. These pickled cherry peppers are a colorful antipasto and a popular addition to charcuterie boards and cheese plates.
- Popular Peruvian cherry peppers.
- 8 oz. container.
- Beloved Peruvian peppers with large, sturdy hollows perfect for stuffing.
- Unique mix of sweet, spicy and tangy flavors.
- Colorful ready-to-serve antipasto.
- Flavorful gourmet ingredient.
- Packed in oil.
- Convenient resealable 8-oz. Container.
- Kosher.
- Non GMO.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
- Gluten free.
- Preservative free.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Cherry peppers are a colorful addition to cheese plates and charcuterie boards, alongside specialty cheeses, cured meats, olives, gourmet toast, and all of your favorite and antipasti. They make an excellent garnish for leafy green salads, sandwiches and pasta salads. Chop up hot cherry peppers into a relish for hot dogs, burgers and subs. Try them on pizzas, flatbreads, crostini appetizers with creamy cheeses and more. Their sturdy shape makes them great for stuffing with cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are cherry peppers (“Pepperazzi™ Peppers”)?
What we call “Pepperazzi™ Peppers” are small, squat red peppers or cherry peppers from Peru. Their heat is classified as mild to medium. mild-to-medium heat. Their sturdy shape and firm skin make them great for pickling and/or stuffing. Pickled cherry peppers can be found on olive bars in delis or sold in jars. They are great for snacking and serving as a ready-to-eat antipasto on charcuterie boards, cheese plates and antipasto platters. They can also be used as a colorful gourmet ingredient.
How spicy are cherry peppers?
The red cherry pepper is a sweeter variety of the Capsicum annum family, or chili pepper family, with a spicy profile that varies. On the Scoville scale, red cherry peppers fall between 2,500 and 5,000—a bit before the jalapeño pepper in spiciness. Pickling tames their heat quite a bit so don’t be afraid to try a pickled cherry pepper.
What does a cherry pepper taste like?
Fresh cherry peppers have a sweet, earthy pepper flavor with a varying heat that can range in intensity. When pickled, this earthy sweet heat is combined with a tangy, vinegary kick. The vinegar definitely tames the heat of the pepper.
How do I use cherry peppers?
Red cherry peppers are versatile and there are many uses in both entertaining and cooking. Pickled cherry peppers are a great antipasto to serve along with cured meats, specialty cheeses, briny olives, crispy toasts, etc. They are a hit on charcuterie boards. Slice them up on pizzas, salads, pasta salads and burgers. Their sturdy shape makes them great for stuffing. Try them stuffed with creamy goat cheese, ricotta, prosciutto and more.
What is the difference between cherry peppers and peppadew peppers?
Cherry peppers (Capsicum annum) and peppadew peppers (Capsicum baccatum) are two different pepper varieties. Both are red in color, but peppadews have a sweeter and less spicy flavor than the cherry pepper. Peppadews are also more heart-shaped than round.
What is the difference between cherry peppers and pimentos?
While both cherry peppers and pimento peppers are from the same family of peppers (Capsicum annuum, or chili pepper), they are different in spiciness and shape. These peppers have a similar flavor profile, but pimento peppers are much less spicy than cherry peppers. They also are more heart-shaped, while cherry peppers are squat and round.
