Fresh Trinidad Pimento Pepper Pods | Fragrant Caribbean Seasoning Pepper

Add sweet, fruity pepper aroma to your cooking with fresh Trinidad Pimento seasoning peppers (Capsicum chinense). These fragrant peppers bring Caribbean character to green seasoning, pelau, marinades, and stews, typically with little to no chile heat. Blend a few pods with herbs, garlic, and onion to create a flavorful base for your next meal.

Product details

• Variety: Trinidad Pimento, also called Trinidad Seasoning Pepper
• Product: Fresh pepper pods for cooking, not seeds or live plants
• Flavor: Sweet, fruity, and aromatic
• Heat: Generally mild with little to no heat; individual pods may vary
• Available weights: 1/4 lb, 1 lb, or 4 lb
• Harvest colors: Orders may contain green, orange, and red pods

Seasonal availability

Grown in Pennsylvania and available seasonally from August through October, or until the first frost, subject to harvest availability. Pod color, size, and ripeness vary naturally with harvest timing.

Kitchen uses

• Blend into Trinidad-style green seasoning with culantro, thyme, garlic, and onion.
• Add to pelau, rice dishes, soups, and stews.
• Chop into marinades for meat, fish, seafood, or vegetables.
• Use in sauces, chutneys, and sofrito-style seasoning bases.

Preparation and storage

Wash before preparing. Refrigerate upon arrival and use promptly for best quality and aroma. For longer storage, freeze whole pods in a freezer-safe bag or container and add them to cooked dishes as needed.