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Pepper Story |
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Pepper Story |
Great Lakes' Sun-Dried Red Peppers begin their long journey to America in the fertile fields of south-western Turkey, one of the world's most productive agricultural regions. Our growers plant only Hungarian Topepo style pepper seedlings that have been sprouted under our strict controls. The young pepper plants are then carefully nurtured to maturity under the warm Mediterranean sun. Immediately after harvest, the fresh peppers are delivered to our drying yard for selection, washing, and sun-drying. Each individual pepper must be hand-cut and cored before being laid in the sun to dry. Before packaging and shipment to America, the sun-dried halves are re-washed and individually selected for quality under rigorously controlled conditions. Our processing facility is ISO-9002 Certified, and our Red Peppers are certified kosher by Star-K.
Why are Great Lakes' Sun-Dried Red Peppers so popular?
There are two main reasons. First, the FLAVOR of Great Lakes' Red Peppers is very special indeed, and quite unique to the American palate. In Turkey, our peppers are locally called "paprika peppers" to describe their special mild flavor. When these peppers are sun-dried, they acquire a smoky taste that resembles fresh red bell peppers which have been roasted over an open fire. They are truly unusual, and truly extraordinary in a variety of prepared foods.
The second reason is that Great Lakes' Red Peppers are READY. Without any additional preparation, our peppers are READY to toss into your favorite salad; READY to add to tonight's pasta, or READY to include in a gourmet sandwich. Traditionally, dried peppers must be blanched or cooked to release their flavor, but not anymore! Using our special production techniques, we present you with beautiful sun-dried peppers that need no "prep" prior to use. (And they don't come from a can or jar, either!) Great Lakes' Red Peppers are READY to consume right out of the package they arrived in. Of course, this special feature means that your family can enjoy the wonderful flavor of roasted red peppers immediately, without the need for pre-planning or pre-cooking.
How can we be assured of consistent quality and convenience?
Unlike many dried vegetable importers, we control the quality of our produce from the planting seeds themselves all the way to your favorite supermarket. This means that only the very finest fresh Topepo Peppers ever make it into our drying yards, and it is only the very finest fresh peppers that can yield the premier flavor and color which we guarantee to deliver. Once tried, we believe you will agree that our "RTE" Red Peppers offer a special flavor and convenience previously unknown in North America. Try some! Great Lakes' peppers may be used in virtually any recipe that calls for tomato or pepper flavor(s). They will make a great addition to salads, breads & muffins, meat stuffings, or "secret" family sauces. Try them in a few of our recipes! Enjoy!