Famiglia Crispino Explosive Calabrian Hot Chili Peppers — Fiery Italian Peperoncini

Famiglia Crispino Explosive Calabrian Hot Chili Peppers are sweet-hot Calabrian chilies preserved in extra virgin olive oil. A staple condiment of Southern Italian cooking, they deliver the region's signature fruity, bright heat without being sharp. Use them whole, sliced, or as a flavored finishing oil.

At a glance

• Type: Calabrian hot chili peppers in extra virgin olive oil
• Variety: Sweet-hot Calabrian chilies
• Origin: Imported from Calabria, Southern Italy
• Character: Fruity, aromatic, balanced heat
• Clean label: No artificial preservatives
• Price: $11.90
• Vendor: Famiglia Crispino

Best for

• Finishing pasta and pizza
• Eggs and bruschetta
• Braises and grilled dishes
• A flavored finishing oil
• Adding Calabrian heat to any dish
• Gifting to a spice lover

How to use

Add whole or sliced peppers to pasta sauces, pizza, eggs, and bruschetta, or drizzle the infused oil as a finishing touch. The heat is real but balanced.

Flavor profile

Fruity, aromatic sweet-hot chili with a bright, complex heat distinctive to Calabria, carried by smooth olive oil.

About Famiglia Crispino

Famiglia Crispino, based in Lago-Mangone, Calabria, is an award-winning artisan family producing clean-label regional specialties, recognized with First Place at the Italian Food Awards.