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Padron chile peppers are small, curved to straight pods, averaging 2 to 7 centimeters in length, and have a conical shape that tapers to a dimpled, multi-lobed, non-stem end. The skin is shiny, waxy, smooth, and covered in deep furrows and folds, ripening from green to bright red when mature. Underneath the surface, the flesh is semi-thick, pale green, and crisp, encasing a central cavity filled with round and flat, cream-colored seeds. Padron chile peppers have a vegetal and grassy flavor mixed with a mild to hot level of spice. If they are left to ripen to full maturity, a sweeter flavor will develop, and the spice with build in intensity.
Padron chile peppers are available in the summer through early fall.
Padron chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are a Spanish heirloom variety that belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Also known as Pimientos de Padron and Herbón peppers, Padron chile peppers range 500-2,500 SHU on the Scoville scale. Pardon chile peppers are generally considered to be a mild variety, but each pepper will vary in intensity depending on growing conditions, and some peppers will be significantly spicier than others. Due to the unknown spice levels, Spanish locals created the well-known phrase, “Os pementos de Padron, uns pican e outros non” which roughly translates to “Padron peppers, some spicy and some not.” Padron chile peppers are traditionally harvested in their immature green state and are utilized in tapas as bite-sized finger food.
Padron chile peppers are an excellent source of vitamins C, B6, and K and are a good source of dietary fiber, which can help improve digestion. The peppers also contain some potassium, copper, magnesium, and niacin.
Padron chile peppers are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as grilling, sautéing, frying, and roasting. The peppers can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand, sliced into salads, or battered and fried into tempura. They can also be used as a pizza topping, sliced into pasta, tossed into soups, cooked into frittatas, or incorporated into rice dishes such as paella. In Spain, Padron chile peppers are traditionally pan-fried in hot olive oil until the skin blisters and are then finished with sea salt and lemon juice. The peppers are served with the stem-on to be consumed as finger food, and after the meal, the stems are discarded. If the peppers are not pan-fried in Spain, large harvests of the peppers are commonly pickled for extended use. Padron chile peppers pair well with creamy sauces, citrus, manchego cheese, other chiles such as smoked chipotles, lobster, shrimp, scallops, meats such as ham, chorizo, pork, and poultry, red cabbage, and tomatoes. Fresh peppers will keep 1-2 weeks when loosely stored whole and unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
In Spain, Padron chile peppers are one of the most popular items at tapas bars and are pan-fried, blistered, and coated in coarse sea salt. The peppers are often consumed with alcoholic drinks and are favored for their bite-sized nature. Padron chile peppers are also celebrated at the Festa do Pemento de Padron, which is an annual festival in August that honors the native variety. Traditionally held at a monastery in Herbon, Spain, the festival has been running since 1979 and thousands of visitors travel to the region to view parades, live entertainment, and to sample the green, grassy pepper. When served at the festival, Padron chile peppers are primarily served on their own, but some food vendors may also offer meats with the peppers such as fish, octopus, or churrasco, which is grilled skirt steak.
Padron chile peppers are descendants of peppers that were originally from Central and South America and were introduced to Spain via explorers in the 16th century. As peppers acclimated into Spanish growing regions, in the 18th century, Franciscans first attempted cultivating seeds of the Padron chile pepper at their monastery in Herbon, which is within the Galician municipality of Padron, Spain. The variety thrived in the northwestern Spanish climate and became one of the most famous items cultivated in Padron. Today Padron chile peppers are still grown in Spain and are also cultivated in California and Mexico. The peppers can be found through farmer’s markets, specialty grocers, and in home gardens.
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Description/Taste
Padron chile peppers are small, curved to straight pods, averaging 2 to 7 centimeters in length, and have a conical shape that tapers to a dimpled, multi-lobed, non-stem end. The skin is shiny, waxy, smooth, and covered in deep furrows and folds, ripening from green to bright red when mature. Underneath the surface, the flesh is semi-thick, pale green, and crisp, encasing a central cavity filled with round and flat, cream-colored seeds. Padron chile peppers have a vegetal and grassy flavor mixed with a mild to hot level of spice. If they are left to ripen to full maturity, a sweeter flavor will develop, and the spice with build in intensity.
Seasons/Availability
Padron chile peppers are available in the summer through early fall.
Current Facts
Padron chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are a Spanish heirloom variety that belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Also known as Pimientos de Padron and Herbón peppers, Padron chile peppers range 500-2,500 SHU on the Scoville scale. Pardon chile peppers are generally considered to be a mild variety, but each pepper will vary in intensity depending on growing conditions, and some peppers will be significantly spicier than others. Due to the unknown spice levels, Spanish locals created the well-known phrase, “Os pementos de Padron, uns pican e outros non” which roughly translates to “Padron peppers, some spicy and some not.” Padron chile peppers are traditionally harvested in their immature green state and are utilized in tapas as bite-sized finger food.
Nutritional Value
Padron chile peppers are an excellent source of vitamins C, B6, and K and are a good source of dietary fiber, which can help improve digestion. The peppers also contain some potassium, copper, magnesium, and niacin.
Applications
Padron chile peppers are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as grilling, sautéing, frying, and roasting. The peppers can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand, sliced into salads, or battered and fried into tempura. They can also be used as a pizza topping, sliced into pasta, tossed into soups, cooked into frittatas, or incorporated into rice dishes such as paella. In Spain, Padron chile peppers are traditionally pan-fried in hot olive oil until the skin blisters and are then finished with sea salt and lemon juice. The peppers are served with the stem-on to be consumed as finger food, and after the meal, the stems are discarded. If the peppers are not pan-fried in Spain, large harvests of the peppers are commonly pickled for extended use. Padron chile peppers pair well with creamy sauces, citrus, manchego cheese, other chiles such as smoked chipotles, lobster, shrimp, scallops, meats such as ham, chorizo, pork, and poultry, red cabbage, and tomatoes. Fresh peppers will keep 1-2 weeks when loosely stored whole and unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Spain, Padron chile peppers are one of the most popular items at tapas bars and are pan-fried, blistered, and coated in coarse sea salt. The peppers are often consumed with alcoholic drinks and are favored for their bite-sized nature. Padron chile peppers are also celebrated at the Festa do Pemento de Padron, which is an annual festival in August that honors the native variety. Traditionally held at a monastery in Herbon, Spain, the festival has been running since 1979 and thousands of visitors travel to the region to view parades, live entertainment, and to sample the green, grassy pepper. When served at the festival, Padron chile peppers are primarily served on their own, but some food vendors may also offer meats with the peppers such as fish, octopus, or churrasco, which is grilled skirt steak.
Geography/History
Padron chile peppers are descendants of peppers that were originally from Central and South America and were introduced to Spain via explorers in the 16th century. As peppers acclimated into Spanish growing regions, in the 18th century, Franciscans first attempted cultivating seeds of the Padron chile pepper at their monastery in Herbon, which is within the Galician municipality of Padron, Spain. The variety thrived in the northwestern Spanish climate and became one of the most famous items cultivated in Padron. Today Padron chile peppers are still grown in Spain and are also cultivated in California and Mexico. The peppers can be found through farmer’s markets, specialty grocers, and in home gardens.
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Milliken Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 36 days ago, 12/18/21 Sharer's comments : Milliken Family Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Chris Milliken
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-259-8100 About 116 days ago, 9/29/21 
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Waitrose & Partners Tenterden
England, United KingdomRecreation Ground Road Sayers Lane 10, Tenterden TN30 6BW, United Kingdom 441580765168 http://waitrose.com About 117 days ago, 9/28/21 
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Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 126 days ago, 9/19/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Milliken Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 127 days ago, 9/18/21 
Lents International Farmers Market
N & N Amaro Produce
Near Milwaukie, Oregon, United StatesGales Creek, OR About 147 days ago, 8/29/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Milliken Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 155 days ago, 8/21/21 
Specialty Produce
SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 163 days ago, 8/13/21 Sharer's comments : Padrón chile pepper 
Borough Market
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 178 days ago, 7/29/21 Sharer's comments : Fresh Padron peppers sold at Elsey & Bent 
Ted's Veg Borough Marker
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 184 days ago, 7/23/21 Sharer's comments : Fresh 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St, San Diego CA 92154 About 203 days ago, 7/04/21 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 220 days ago, 6/17/21 Sharer's comments : Padrón Peppers from Flora Bella Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Flor Bella Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesThree Rivers, CA About 221 days ago, 6/16/21 Sharer's comments : Super hot but so worth it! 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Tonnemaker Valley Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States16211 140th Place NE Woodinville WA 98072 206-930-1565 https://www.tonnemaker.com About 500 days ago, 9/10/20 Sharer's comments : Some spicy, some not - it's a fun game of roulette :) |
