Aleppo Pepper

Aleppo pepper is a semi-dried, ground, and coarsely ground version of the Halaby pepper. The Halaby pepper is a deep red chile pepper that originated in the eastern Mediterranean region of Aleppo, Syria. Aleppo pepper is named after the city of Aleppo in northern Syria, where the peppers were once abundant.
Aleppo pepper is mildly spicy, with a fruity, raisin-like flavor. It’s slightly tangy with a sweet-hot, tart, and fruity profile. Aleppo pepper is high in vitamins A and C, folic acid, potassium, and manganese.
Aleppo pepper is a common condiment in the Middle East. It’s traditionally used to season meat, beans, salads, and muhammara dip. You can also sprinkle it on potato, chicken, and tuna salad, or deviled eggs.
Aleppo pepper is simillar to paprika but with more of a kick. It’s usually ground coarse as opposed to the paprika’s fine grind.

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