{"title":"Spices \u0026 Pepper Powders","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the soul of Italy straight into your salami room. Our pepper powders are imported from \u003cstrong\u003eCalabria\u003c\/strong\u003e—the legendary boot-toe region that lives and breathes chile heat—and we stock \u003cstrong\u003eboth Sweet and Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can dial in anything from warm, fruity depth to that proper slow-building fire. They bloom beautifully in fat, light up your aroma, and give your slices that unmistakable “Italian market” vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there’s the fennel—because salami without fennel is like a band without drums. We carry \u003cstrong\u003eWild Calabrian Fennel Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e for that classic anise-forward snap, and \u003cstrong\u003eTuscan Fennel Pollen\u003c\/strong\u003e (the \u003cem\u003egold dust\u003c\/em\u003e of the spice world) for a high, floral, almost citrusy lift that makes cured meat taste expensive. Mix and match, tweak your ratios, and you’ll go from “pretty good” to “why does this taste like it came from a tiny shop in Italy?” fast.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scalzo-conserve-sweet-pepper-powder-exclusively-from-calabria-250g","title":"Scalzo Conserve Sweet Pepper Powder; exclusively from Calabria (250g)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eThe old company il Magnifici del Mezzogiorno has since been dissolved, but we have sourced the original product direct from the source now! While it may be a different name it is the same great product we have always sold.\u003c\/span\u003e This brand is the highest quality Calabrian pepper powder we carry, and much more complex than our Imepa pepper powder.\r\n\r\nWe've used it when making mild versions of our inspired Soppressata di Calabria, and used it as our sweet percentage in 'Nduja. Available in limited quantities as it is hard to stock!\r\n\r\nSold as is in 250g bags.\r\n\r\nWhen using pepper powders it is important to remember that if you go above 2% of powder the texture of the Soppressata will suffer greatly, as the particles will interfere with the bind of the meat as it dries. This causes the salami to be crumbly, and when you slice will fall apart. It is our recommendation that you keep pepper powder products to a max of 1.5% in any mix or combination to avoid this textural issue.\r\n\r\nIf using to make 'Nduja the above rule does not apply as the fat percentage is so high we do not need to be concerned with poor binding. 'Nduja contains 20-30% Calabrian pepper products by green weight of the meat, and the fat percentage must be very high to keep the product spreadable. Fat percentages vary, but the general amount is between 80-90% fat. Fat can be from pork jowls, fatty pork belly, fat back, or fatty trim.","brand":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62477477282163,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/3054\/4499\/files\/7e4d3bcc-SCALZO-CONSERVE-SWEET-PEPPER-POWDER-250G.jpg?v=1769255848"},{"product_id":"scalzo-conserve-sweet-pepper-powder-exclusively-from-calabria-bulk-500g","title":"Scalzo Conserve Sweet Pepper Powder; exclusively from Calabria (bulk 500g)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px\"\u003eThe old company il Magnifici del Mezzogiorno has since been dissolved, but we have sourced the original product direct from the source now! 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It is our recommendation that you keep pepper powder products to a max of 1.5% in any mix or combination to avoid this textural issue.\r\n\r\nIf using to make 'Nduja the above rule does not apply as the fat percentage is so high we do not need to be concerned with poor binding. 'Nduja contains 20-30% Calabrian pepper products by green weight of the meat, and the fat percentage must be very high to keep the product spreadable. Fat percentages vary, but the general amount is between 80-90% fat. Fat can be from pork jowls, fatty pork belly, fat back, or fatty trim.","brand":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62477477839219,"sku":"Scalzo-SWEET-500g","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/3054\/4499\/files\/d558b38f-SCALZO-CONSERVE-SWEET-PEPPER-POWDER-500G.jpg?v=1769255849"},{"product_id":"scalzo-conserve-hot-pepper-powder-exclusively-from-calabria-500g","title":"Scalzo Conserve Hot Pepper Powder; exclusively from Calabria (500g)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe old company il Magnifici del Mezzogiorno has since been dissolved, but we have sourced the original product direct from the source now! While it may be a different name it is the same great product we have always sold.\u003c\/span\u003e This brand is the highest quality Calabrian pepper powder we carry, and much more complex than our Imepa pepper powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nSold as seen in 500g bags.\r\n\r\nWhen using pepper powders it is important to remember that if you go above 2% of powder the texture of the Soppressata will suffer greatly, as the particles will interfere with the bind of the meat as it dries. This causes the salami to be crumbly, and when you slice will fall apart. It is our recommendation that you keep pepper powder products to a max of 1.5% in any mix or combination to avoid this textural issue.\r\n\r\nIf using to make 'Nduja the above rule does not apply as the fat percentage is so high we do not need to be concerned with poor binding. 'Nduja contains 20-30% Calabrian pepper products by green weight of the meat, and the fat percentage must be very high to keep the product spreadable. Fat percentages vary, but the general amount is between 80-90% fat. Fat can be from pork jowls, fatty pork belly, fat back, or fatty trim.","brand":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62477477249395,"sku":"Scalzo-HOT-500g","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/3054\/4499\/files\/8488957d-SCALZO-CONSERVE-HOT-PEPPER-POWDER-500G.jpg?v=1769255850"},{"product_id":"scalzo-conserve-hot-pepper-powder-exclusively-from-calabria-250g","title":"Scalzo Conserve Hot Pepper Powder; exclusively from Calabria (250g)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe old company il Magnifici del Mezzogiorno has since been dissolved, but we have sourced the original product direct from the source now! While it may be a different name it is the same great product we have always sold.\u003c\/span\u003e This brand is the highest quality Calabrian pepper powder we carry, and much more complex than our Imepa pepper powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nSold as is in 250g bags.\r\n\r\nWhen using pepper powders it is important to remember that if you go above 2% of powder the texture of the Soppressata will suffer greatly, as the particles will interfere with the bind of the meat as it dries. This causes the salami to be crumbly, and when you slice will fall apart. It is our recommendation that you keep pepper powder products to a max of 1.5% in any mix or combination to avoid this textural issue.\r\n\r\nIf using to make 'Nduja the above rule does not apply as the fat percentage is so high we do not need to be concerned with poor binding. 'Nduja contains 20-30% Calabrian pepper products by green weight of the meat, and the fat percentage must be very high to keep the product spreadable. 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Harvested carefully by hand, the flowers are placed in cloth bags to prevent moisture from collecting and creating mold. After harvesting the fennel flowers laden with pollen, they are carefully spread on wide wooden boards lined with butcher paper in a well-aerated, dry room. The boards are then laid beneath a protective net and left untouched in order to ensure that the pollen's essential oils do not dissipate and lose their powerful scent. After approximately 10 days the fennel is tested for moisture. The fennel pollen should slightly spring back when lightly pressed. At this stage it is not completely dry. The pollen is then sifted to extract little leaves and twigs, then packed in large cotton bags to ultimate the drying process. When completely dry the pollen should have a heady aroma of anise, golden-green color and crisp texture.\r\n\r\nWe use this product to make the famed \"Finocchiona\". When making Finocchiona it is important to remember that the maximum amount of fennel product added never exceeds 0.5% the weight of the meat in accordance with Italian regulations.  This bag at 0.5% will season about 12# of meat, and if used in combination with our Magnifici del Mezzogiorno Calabrian Fennel Seeds will stretch to 100#. If using it in collaboration with Fennel Seeds we suggest using this at 0.25% the weight of the meat. 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Harvested carefully by hand, the flowers are placed in cloth bags to prevent moisture from collecting and creating mold. After harvesting the fennel flowers laden with pollen, they are carefully spread on wide wooden boards lined with butcher paper in a well-aerated, dry room. The boards are then laid beneath a protective net and left untouched in order to ensure that the pollen's essential oils do not dissipate and lose their powerful scent. After approximately 10 days the fennel is tested for moisture. The fennel pollen should slightly spring back when lightly pressed. At this stage it is not completely dry. The pollen is then sifted to extract little leaves and twigs, then packed in large cotton bags to ultimate the drying process. When completely dry the pollen should have a heady aroma of anise, golden-green color and crisp texture.\r\n\r\nWe use this product to make the famed \"Finocchiona\". When making Finocchiona it is important to remember that the maximum amount of fennel product added never exceeds 0.5% the weight of the meat in accordance with Italian regulations.  This bag at 0.5% will season about 12# of meat, and if used in combination with our Magnifici del Mezzogiorno Calabrian Fennel Seeds will stretch to 100#. If using it in collaboration with Fennel Seeds we suggest using this at 0.25% the weight of the meat. 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The old company il Magnifici del Mezzogiorno has since been dissolved, but we have sourced the original product direct from the source now! While it may be a different name it is the same great product we have always sold.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\nThese selected seeds come exclusively from Calabria, and are much smaller in comparison to the Wild Mountain Fennel Seeds we carry. The flavor of these seeds are much more intense, and color much darker as well! They are our prized product we sell, and a staple for those looking to make Finocchiona, or even in the preparation of a truly spectacular Peperone when used with our Calabrian Peperoncino products.\r\n\r\nWe use this product to make the famed \"Finocchiona\". When using this product it is important to toast it before cracking and adding to your paste. Our recommendations is that you use this at 0.5% the weight of the meat.  This bag at 0.5% will season about 50# of meat, and if used in combination with our Fennel Pollen it will stretch to 100#. If using it in collaboration with Fennel Pollen we suggest using this at 0.25% the weight of the meat. 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