Aleppo Pepper from Syria

Chuckwagonbbqco · 01-13-2011, 04:33 AM

Is anyone else using Aleppo Pepper from Syria? This is a mildly hot pepper with fruitiness and a smoky flavor. We have started using it lately and wonder if any other Brethren have experiences with this pepper--good or bad

eribac · 01-13-2011, 09:01 AM

I stumbled across Aleppo pepper about a month ago, and absolutely love it. I would also like to hear new ideas on using this pepper.

Some of the way that I have used it:
mixed with yogurt and marinated chicken cubes for kabobs
added to potato salad
used in vinaigrette dressings
sprinkled on pizza
used in place of crushed red pepper

Sumac is another spice that pairs well with Aleppo pepper, especially when sprinkled on rice and the chicken kabobs!

--eric

1FUNVET · 01-13-2011, 09:32 AM

New one on me. Where do you get it from?

aquablue22 · 01-13-2011, 09:33 AM

yea, sound interesting I'm with FunVet where do you get them?

eribac · 01-13-2011, 10:03 AM

I found it at Penzys Spicecs.

starvinmarvin · 01-13-2011, 10:22 AM

Thanks for the tip...can't talk about pepper without salt>> Anyone tried Himalayan pink rock salt? It's really good - grind it like pepper.

Cook · 01-13-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starvinmarvin

Thanks for the tip...can't talk about pepper without salt>> Anyone tried Himalayan pink rock salt? It's really good - grind it like pepper.

Allepo is a chile...not a peppercorn

Arlin_MacRae · 01-13-2011, 10:46 AM

Interesting - thanks for bringing that up. Must get some!

Here's Wiki's take on it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo_pepper

Big Rich · 01-13-2011, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eribac

I found it at Penzys Spicecs.

I got mine there too. That place is like a candy store.

I love the allepo pepper. I mix it in with dishes, but I originally bought it as a pizza sprinkle.

landarc · 01-13-2011, 12:02 PM

I have used it and find it particularly interesting in use with sumac. It can also be used to make a paste that is used both as a paste marinade and as a dip. It is quite aromatic used in this manner.

FattyMac · 01-13-2011, 12:26 PM

It's good stuff! The sumac too!

There is a middle eastern spice blend called Za'atar that contains sumac, sesame seeds and herbs. The one I'm used to is from a Lebanese store and is heavy on the thyme. Really Really good on chicken kabobs with some Aleppo for heat. The heat of the grill toasts the sasame seeds and makes it something special.

The za'atar is also really good on your favorite grilled bread with a good olive oil and/or some cream cheese/labneh(yogurt cheese)

Chuckwagonbbqco · 01-13-2011, 06:17 PM

I got my first small batch from Penzey's but thought that is was price prohibitive for use in bulk.

The bag I bought at the Mediterranean spice shop was one pound and cost $4.99. The brand label says "Tazah" which I was told means "Fresh" It is imported by Karabetian Import and Export 2450 Street Los Angeles, CA

The bag says email [email protected] for information

I think I paid at least double for an 8 ounce bag from Penzey's. I can't remember exactly---but I recall that it seemed expensive at the time

boatnut · 01-13-2011, 06:59 PM

I bought some at local penzey's store. I like it but don't use it as often. (too many spices, not enough time mod). great on about anything.

bigabyte · 01-13-2011, 08:10 PM

What a timely thread! I just happened to order some recently.

01-13-2011, 04:33 AM	#1
Chuckwagonbbqco is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-19-07 Location: Oroville, CA	Aleppo Pepper from Syria Is anyone else using Aleppo Pepper from Syria? This is a mildly hot pepper with fruitiness and a smoky flavor. We have started using it lately and wonder if any other Brethren have experiences with this pepper--good or bad

01-13-2011, 09:33 AM	#4
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida	yea, sound interesting I'm with FunVet where do you get them? __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle 1 - WSM Mini I live in fear that my Wife will sell all my "TOYS" when I die for WHAT I told her I paid for them!!

01-13-2011, 10:46 AM	#8
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	Interesting - thanks for bringing that up. Must get some! Here's Wiki's take on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleppo_pepper __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

01-13-2011, 12:02 PM	#10
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	I have used it and find it particularly interesting in use with sumac. It can also be used to make a paste that is used both as a paste marinade and as a dip. It is quite aromatic used in this manner. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

01-13-2011, 12:26 PM	#11
FattyMac Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-06-10 Location: Niagara Region, Canada	It's good stuff! The sumac too! There is a middle eastern spice blend called Za'atar that contains sumac, sesame seeds and herbs. The one I'm used to is from a Lebanese store and is heavy on the thyme. Really Really good on chicken kabobs with some Aleppo for heat. The heat of the grill toasts the sasame seeds and makes it something special. The za'atar is also really good on your favorite grilled bread with a good olive oil and/or some cream cheese/labneh(yogurt cheese) __________________ Large BGE; KBQ; Blackstone Griddle; Napoleon Gasser; RecTec WYLDSIDE

01-13-2011, 09:01 AM	#2
eribac Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-30-07 Location: Jordan, MN	I stumbled across Aleppo pepper about a month ago, and absolutely love it. I would also like to hear new ideas on using this pepper. Some of the way that I have used it: mixed with yogurt and marinated chicken cubes for kabobs added to potato salad used in vinaigrette dressings sprinkled on pizza used in place of crushed red pepper Sumac is another spice that pairs well with Aleppo pepper, especially when sprinkled on rice and the chicken kabobs! --eric

01-13-2011, 09:32 AM	#3
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La	New one on me. Where do you get it from?

01-13-2011, 10:03 AM	#5
eribac Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-30-07 Location: Jordan, MN	I found it at Penzys Spicecs.

01-13-2011, 10:22 AM	#6
starvinmarvin On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-15-09 Location: Palm Beach Gdns, FL	Thanks for the tip...can't talk about pepper without salt>> Anyone tried Himalayan pink rock salt? It's really good - grind it like pepper.

01-13-2011, 06:17 PM	#12
Chuckwagonbbqco is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-19-07 Location: Oroville, CA	I got my first small batch from Penzey's but thought that is was price prohibitive for use in bulk. The bag I bought at the Mediterranean spice shop was one pound and cost $4.99. The brand label says "Tazah" which I was told means "Fresh" It is imported by Karabetian Import and Export 2450 Street Los Angeles, CA The bag says email [email protected] for information I think I paid at least double for an 8 ounce bag from Penzey's. I can't remember exactly---but I recall that it seemed expensive at the time

01-13-2011, 06:59 PM	#13
boatnut is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-22-05 Location: Ohio	I bought some at local penzey's store. I like it but don't use it as often. (too many spices, not enough time mod). great on about anything. __________________ Mike GOSM smoker (gas) Masterbuilt (electric) Weber Kettle Weber Gasser (2) Weber WSM I'd rather have a bottle in front of me then a frontal lobotomy

01-13-2011, 08:10 PM	#14
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	What a timely thread! I just happened to order some recently. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

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