Cubanelle Pepper

1,950 KWD

Cubanelle Pepper is a popular, very mild (100–1,000 SHU) sweet frying pepper known for its thin, tender walls and nuanced sweet, fruity flavor. The long, tapered fruits (4–6 in) ripen from light yellow-green to vibrant red.

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Cubanelle Pepper: Mild & Sweet – A Staple in Caribbean and Mediterranean Cuisines

The Cubanelle Pepper is a popular sweet pepper variety highly valued for its mild heat, complex flavor, and signature thin walls, which make it a favorite for quick cooking methods. Often nicknamed a “sweet frying pepper,” the Cubanelle is a culinary staple in Caribbean, Spanish, and Italian dishes.

The fruits are long and tapered, typically measuring about 10–15 cm long. They have smooth to slightly wrinkled skin and progress beautifully in color, starting as a light yellow-green when immature before ripening to a vibrant red.

Plant & Fruit Characteristics

  • Shape & Size: Long and tapered; 10–15 cm long.
  • Color: Light yellow-green → vibrant red.
  • Heat Level: Very mild (100–1,000 SHU).
  • Flavor: Sweet and fruity, more nuanced than bell peppers.
  • Walls: Thin and tender, perfect for quick cooking.

Culinary Uses

  • Frying/Sautéing: A go-to pepper for quick pan-frying.
  • Stuffing: Perfect for filling with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
  • Fresh: Sliced raw into salads, sandwiches, or as a pizza topping.
  • Sofrito: A key ingredient in Puerto Rican sofrito.
  • Roasting & Grilling: Chars beautifully without bitterness.
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