Red Pepper Jam, Jose Gourmet, Portugal (250g)

This jam combines the boldness of red pepper with the tang of white wine vinegar and the sweetness of sugar, creating an unexpectedly delightful taste experience.

Red peppers hold a revered spot in traditional Portuguese cooking, featuring prominently whether in a crisp salad, as the foundation of a rich soup, or in other quintessentially sublime dishes. In every kitchen across the Iberian Peninsula, the capsicum family is a staple ingredient.

Crafted from Portuguese red peppers harvested from the quaint farms of Ribatejo and Alto Alentejo, this jam is a labor of love. After deseeding, the peppers are cut into ample pieces, thoroughly washed, finely chopped, and meticulously blended with carefully selected ingredients to achieve a perfectly balanced spicy-sweet preserve.

JOSÉ Gourmet jams are lovingly produced using age-old recipes, comprising roughly 70% fruit and 30% sugar, without any synthetic additives. Preservation is achieved through natural pasteurization, involving boiling in large pots.

Pairing Suggestions: Ideal with red wines like Pinot Noir, sparkling Cava, crisp pilsners, neat mezcal, or a calming cup of rooibos tea.
Serving Ideas: Complements fresh cheeses such as ricotta or feta, grilled meats, selected conservas, and hearty, rustic bread.
Region: Ribatejo and Alto Alentejo, Portugal

Ingredients: Red pepper, white wine vinegar, sugar.

Illustration by Ana Salvador.