Savory Pantry

The sweet and smoky flavor of peperoncino (spicy pepper) from Salerno has a surprising fire that is felt all over the mouth.

IASA uses a variety of pepper called Capsicum Annuum “Amando,” commonly referred to as ‘Amante’ peppers by locals. The fresh, brilliant crimson peppers are mashed to a coarse paste, mixed with olive oil, and left to macerate for a few months to develop many layers of complex flavors.

This peperoncino is the perfect ingredient and complement to many traditional dishes of Campania and Calabria, in southern Italy.

Masseria Mirogallo’s authentic sun dried tomatoes are packed with intense tomato flavor. These tomatoes are perfectly made, bright red in color, and have a supple meaty texture that will surprise anyone. They are marinated in high-quality, fruity extra virgin olive oil.

Delicious on their own, as a topping for crostini, in panini, on top of pizza, or simply tossed in a farro, pasta, or rice salad.

POMODORI SECCHI

Masseria Mirogallo’s Pomodori Pelati—tomatoes peeled by hand—are a typical Lucan specialty. Pantry powerhouses, they are versatile in their uses, exalting anything from a simple pasta sauce to a hearty ragù. The tomatoes retain a hearty texture in cooking, withstanding a slow braise, and also keep their wonderful sweetness and bright acidity.

Carefully cultivating seeds from the previous harvest, the Belfiore family—owners of Masseria Mirogallo—replant their own heirloom tomato seeds year after year.

When ripe, the tomatoes are harvested by hand, carefully cleaned, quickly blanched, and then peeled by hand in a fascinating show of skill. The tomatoes are jarred, sealed and briefly pasteurized for the minimum amount of time required. The result? Pure tomatoes preserved in their own juices, with no added salt or water.

POMODORI PELATI