Re: [CH] How to make pepperoncini.....

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Tom & Linda

I believe Pepperoncini IS the variety you're after.  I've seen the seeds
offered in many seed catalogs.  Check out Park Seed.  I'm almost positive
I've seen Pepperoncini seeds in their catalog.

Islandman
islandman@islandman.com

----- Original Message -----
From: T <joemama@ticino.com>
To: <Chile-Heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [CH] How to make pepperoncini.....


> > I have a friend here at work that likes pepperoncini (sp?) and was
> > wondering if they are a pepper or their own or if they are a banana
> > pepper that is canned in a brine.
>
> Technically, 'peperoncini' is the plural of 'peperoncino', which is
Italian
> for 'chile pepper' (any kind).  You are actually refering to 'peproncini
> sotto aceto', which, as the name implies, are pickled in vinegar (usually
a
> 2.5% solution, with some salt).
>
> I don't know what type is specifically used off hand, but I can look the
> next time I go to Italy, maybe Monday.
>
> Tom
>

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