Padrón Peppers

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In Season: Padron Peppers

Every Thursday, I drop by the Crocker Galleria Farmers Market near the Sugar offices to take a look at the latest in-season produce.
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Every Thursday, I drop by the Crocker Galleria Farmers Market near the Sugar offices to take a look at the latest in-season produce. Yesterday, I spotted something new: bite-sized, velveteen-sheened padrón peppers. Although these chiles are typically in season from mid-June all the way through September, this was the first I'd seen of them. Have you spotted some at your market? Keep reading to find out what to do with padron peppers.

Have You Ever Eaten Spanish-Style Padron Peppers?
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Have You Ever Eaten Pimientos de Padrón?

Since padrón peppers are in season here in the Bay Area, I picked up a carton and proceeded to make them at home, Spanish style.
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Since padrón peppers are in season here in the Bay Area, I picked up a carton and proceeded to make them at home, Spanish style. I'd never had pimientos de padrón before, though, and PartySugar said they are actually fried a little bit longer than my attempt, pictured here. Have you ever made Spanish-style padróns?

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Definition Padrón Peppers
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Definition: Padrón Peppers

Padron Peppers Also known as pimientos de Padrón, these small green chili peppers are native to Padrón, Spain.
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Padron Peppers
Also known as pimientos de Padrón, these small green chili peppers are native to Padrón, Spain. Most have a sweet mild taste, but some are hot and spicy. The only way to determine the heat of the pepper is to eat it. Padróns are in season between June and September. Traditionally they are fried in olive oil and seasoned with coarse salt.