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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Italian Black Summer Truffles
Black summer truffles are more subtle than the winter variety. Shave truffle over cooked potatoes, toss with herbs and a shallot vinaigrette. Thinly shave truffle over scrambled eggs.
Seasons/Availability
Moro blood orange season ranges from winter into late spring or early summer.
Current Facts
The color of the blood orange is due to a pigment called anthocyanin, not usually present in citrus but common in other red fruits and flowers. Temperature, amount of light and the specific variety seem to affect the coloration and intensity of blood oranges. The Moro blood orange is the most commonly grown of the pigmented orange varieties, though this should not be a signal that it is the best tasting variety.
Description/Taste
Moro blood oranges are a small orange variety with a leathery and oily rind, blushed with a suggestive color of its flesh. The skin is relatively thin, though it clings tightly to its nearly seedless, segmented flesh. Juiciness varies based upon growing region and environmental elements. Its pigment is a deep ruby, almost pomegranate, color. Moro blood oranges are sweet-tart with a somewhat insipid finish compared to other blood orange varieties.
Applications
Moro blood oranges are most often used for their juice and flesh, in both sweet and savory preparations, raw or cooked. Use the juice in cocktails, syrups and marinades. Pair with other citrus, fresh herbs, soft cheeses, seafood, shallots and olives. Use as a compliment to yogurt, honey, olive oil and butter. Moro blood oranges will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Geography/History
It is believed the first natural mutation of the Moro blood orange occurred from a Sanguinello Moscato variety in the mid 20th century in Sicily. Though Moro blood oranges are known for their trademark external pigmentation, the pigmentation of the skin does not occur optimally in coastal citrus growing regions of California, thus making a Moro blood orange less recognizable on the outside versus other blood oranges.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Tuscany | Carlsbad CA | 760-929-8111 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Bare Back Grill Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9990 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP Dining & Drinks | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Croces | San Diego CA | 619-233-4355 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Queenstown Public House | San Diego CA | 619-546-0444 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Heat Bar & Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-546-4328 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Baking Co. | San Diego CA | 619-819-0911 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Mad House Comedy Club | San Diego CA | 619-702-6666 |
| Lisa Campbel | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Vine Cottage | La Mesa CA | 619-465-0138 |
| Fratelli's Italian Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-696-9007 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Herringbone | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0221 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 ex 4 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Moro Blood Oranges. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Eating Out Loud |
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Moro Blood Orange 'Lemon' Bars |
| Chili Cheese Fries |
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Spicy Blood Orange Vinaigrette |
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Sublime Ale House Near San Marcos, California, United States About 6 days ago Spotter's comments : Moro Blood Oranges spotted at Sublime Ale House. Ocado Yorkshire Near Bradford, United Kingdom About 74 days ago Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 79 days ago Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 91 days ago Ocado Yorkshire Near Bradford, United Kingdom About 103 days ago Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 110 days ago Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 110 days ago Real Food Company Near San Francisco, California, United States About 114 days ago La Boulange de Columbus Near San Francisco, California, United States About 125 days ago Spotter's comments : Fresh squeezed juice with blood oranges, tart and refreshing! ! Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States About 141 days ago Spotter's comments : Spotted, Moro Blood Oranges at Specialty Produce. With a sweet tart, deep ruby flesh, these oranges are a great way to brighten up any dish. |
