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Description
Pimento peppers are sweet and mild chili peppers that are heart-shaped and have thick flesh. Famed for adding a slightly hot but sweet flavour and fragrance to an array of dishes around the world. These little peppers are all-rounder, easy to grow and great for many dishes. For canning, stuffing, or adding flavor to sauces, Pimento is an addition to the garden or pantry.
Culinary Uses of Pimento Peppers
This type of pepper is really versatile and can be a great addition to many dishes. They have a sweet taste and a soft texture which makes them a favorite in both cooking and canning applications.
- Stuffed Pimentos: Pimentos are also stuffed with cheese, sausage and rice. This easy and delicious recipe is the perfect appetizer or party treat.
- Pickled Pimentos: The most popular method of preserving pimentos is pickling them. Use your pickled pimentos if the snow is falling or the sun is shining. They make the perfect crunchy addition to salads, sandwiches or can be eaten straight from the jar.
- Cooking with Pimentos: Use in sauces, stews and soups. Their gentle piquancy and inherent sweetness impart extra flavor to many cooked foods.
- Garnishing Dishes: Pimentos are used as a garnish as well. They are bright red and sweet, perfect as a topping for salads, pizza, and sandwiches.
Growing Pimento Peppers
Pimento peppers are even great for beginners. Planted in the right environment, these peppers flourish and will produce plenty of peppers.
- Sunlight: Pimento plants grow best under full sunlight. Just be sure to plant in a full sun location for optimal results.
- Watering: Pimento pepper plants like plenty of water, but not too much. Make certain the soil stays moist, though avoid soaking it. Water the plants often, especially during dry spells, but don’t waterlog the soil.
- Soil Requirements: These peppers prefer fertile, well-draining soil. The ideal pH for the soil is 5.8-6.6. Make sure that the soil drains well to prevent waterlogging, resulting in injury to the plants.
- Spacing for Healthy Growth: Space each pimento plant 30 inches apart for healthy growth. This provides air to the plants and space for air movement, which reduces the likelihood of disease.
Summary
Pimento pimientos are ideal for both gardeners and cooks. Their flavor is sweet, with only a hint of heat, and they are versatile and very attractive, so they belong in every garden or kitchen. These peppers are great for canning, pickling, stuffing and other favorite recipes.
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