How to Pick Italian Peppers

Italian peppers can actually be a few different varieties. This category can include Tuscan peppers, Greek peppers and pepperoncini. Each of these varieties of Italian peppers can be used in different recipes to help enhance the flavor of your food and bring an interesting flavor combination to the dish. You can also choose to chop up Italian peppers and eat them raw or add them to a salad. Before you can enjoy Italian peppers as part of a meal, you need to learn how to pick out a ripe one.

Instructions

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  Look for peppers that are the right size. Italian peppers can range from about 2 to 7 inches in length, but any smaller means the pepper is probably not developed.
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  Test the diameter of the pepper. Unlike other types of peppers, Italian peppers tend to be thin. A diameter of about 3/4 inch is ideal.
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  Check out the color of the pepper. Depending on the variety you're picking, the Italian pepper should be a bright vibrant red, green or yellow color. Peppers with black or brown spots or uneven color should be avoided.
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  Touch the pepper. Italian peppers are crisp and crunchy when raw. The pepper you pick should be firm, with no soft or mushy areas.

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