Florina pepper Πιπεριά Φλωρίνης
Elongated, vibrant red northern peppers valued for thick flesh and luscious natural sweetness.
- Type
- fruit and veg
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- long red pepper
- Where
- Macedonia
- Season
- autumn
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Rich and distinctly sweet with gentle smoky hints, low acidity, and no hot pepper pungency.
soft
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How to buy
Buy fresh during autumn or roasted and jarred in light vinegar-oil brine year-round.
Check for the Florina PDO origin guarantee and authentic regional producer marks.
The rules in short
Deep red horn-shaped peppers grown and processed in the northern continental region of Florina.
Serving ideas
- Char over flames, peel, and stuff with spicy feta
- Chop into rustic village salads for colour and sweetness
- Blend with walnuts and olive oil into a thick dip
Substitutes
Romano pepper, Piquillo pepper.
Cooked in
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