jimmy nardello sweet pepper flakes

Jimmy Nardello Peppers are the sweet, thin-skinned Italian frying peppers that begin popping up at farmers markets towards the end of summer. They have shiny, firetruck-red skin and a super-sweet flavor and creamy texture, and they are coveted by chefs and home cooks alike.

If you're like us, you're buying these candy-apple-colored peppers by the bagful during their relatively short season. Usually, we eat our fill of fresh Jimmy Nardellos and then tearfully say goodbye as we wait for their arrival the following summer. Not anymore!

Did we mention that they are sweet? If you are sensitive to heat but love that pepper flavor, this is the pepper flake for you!

Cooking Tips:
Add to seasonal stir-fries for a bright, sweet & savory pepper flavor
A great chili flake for anyone who wants pepper flavor but is sensitive to heat

Producer notes:
From the producer: Burlap & Barrel sources our spices directly from farmer cooperatives and small farms, bypassing brokers and middlemen who drive prices up and quality down. We visit farms and spend time with farmers, learning firsthand about the economic, social and cultural factors behind their farming methods, and we support them to improve the quality, quantity, and value of their products. The farmers that work with Burlap & Barrel benefit from: Purchase commitments to give farmers greater financial security Shared knowledge from across our global farmer network Support in expanding on-site value-added activities such as sorting, grinding, and packaging to increase farmer revenue The commodity spice industry focuses on a limited set of spices, and grades those spices using outdated measurements largely unrelated to flavor and quality. We work with our partner farmers to identify unique varietals that are often overlooked by the industry – as well as valuable byproducts – to maximize their earnings. Then we send trucks to the farms to create the shortest supply chain possible.