{"product_id":"altomontes-baked-sweet-peperone-crusco-40g","title":"Altomonte's Baked Sweet Peperone Crusco 40g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBasilicata’s Most Prized Ingredient — In Your Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeperone Crusco\u003c\/strong\u003e is the soul of Basilicata’s cuisine — a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage ingredient that Italian chefs have treasured for centuries. These sweet peppers are harvested at peak ripeness, sun-dried under the Mediterranean sun, then gently baked to concentrate their extraordinary flavor: fruity, subtly smoky, with a whisper of heat and a depth that transforms any dish it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crumble over spaghetti aglio e olio or pasta con mollica for an authentic Lucanian touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFried as a garnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flash-fry in olive oil for 10 seconds — it becomes crispy, intensely flavored, and utterly addictive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to bean soups, lentils, or braised meats for smoky depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEggs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crumble over fried or scrambled eggs for a Southern Italian breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheese boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stunning, unexpected addition alongside aged pecorino and nduja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Peperone Crusco?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown only in the Agri Valley of Basilicata. UNESCO-recognized. Centuries of tradition. No other pepper tastes like this. Shelf-stable, 40g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Altomonte's Italian Markets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45611391942710,"sku":"F990B","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/8793\/7846\/files\/bakedsweetcruscochat2.png?v=1777748727","url":"https:\/\/altomontes-italian-markets.myshopify.com\/products\/altomontes-baked-sweet-peperone-crusco-40g","provider":"Altomonte's Italian Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}