Golden Greek Peperoncino peppers are small peppers known for their tangy, mildly spicy flavor. Originating from Greece, these vibrant peppers are typically 2 to 3 inches long with a tapered shape and a smooth skin. Their heat level is moderate, providing a gentle kick without overwhelming the palate, making them a perfect addition to salads, sandwiches, and Mediterranean dishes. Golden Greek Peperoncinos are often pickled, adding a zesty, briny taste to their natural sweetness. Their appealing color and unique flavor profile make them a versatile ingredient in both fresh and preserved forms. Although the peppers are easy to find in salad bars and sandwich shops, the seeds are somewhat rare. The Golden Greek Pepperoncini is much sweeter than the Italian variety and is often confused with the Banana pepper because both peppers are slightly sweet and tangy.
Golden Greek Pepperoncinis eventually ripen to red, but they’re most commonly harvested and pickled while they’re in the green stage. On the Scoville Heat Scale, Golden Greek Pepperoncini peppers average about 100 to 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
