{"product_id":"maruzella-brand-sweet-pepper-sauce-bulk-35oz-jar","title":"Maruzzella Brand Sweet Calabrian Pepper Sauce (bulk 35 oz. jar)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Calabrian \u003cstrong\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e pepper paste is made the traditional way from fresh peppers grown throughout Calabria. The peppers are harvested, seeded, briefly blanched, and puréed, then preserved with only a small addition of salt. The purée is jarred and pasteurized for shelf stability—simple, clean, and packed with real pepper flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a go-to ingredient for anyone chasing authentic \u003cstrong\u003eSoppressata di Calabria\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSalsiccia Calabrese\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it’s also used in many \u003cstrong\u003e’Nduja-style\u003c\/strong\u003e recipes when you want the pepper aroma and color without pushing the heat. Beyond salumi, this paste is incredible in fresh sausage, pasta, sauces, marinades, and as a base for anything that benefits from deep, rounded pepper character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet paste is also the perfect partner to \u003cstrong\u003eCalabrian hot paste\u003c\/strong\u003e—you can blend them to control heat while keeping the total pepper impact where you want it. It pairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eCalabrian pepper powders\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eground dried peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eCalabrian flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the jar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 jar = \u003cstrong\u003e1000 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage guide for Soppressata di Calabria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePercent addition is based on \u003cstrong\u003emeat weight\u003c\/strong\u003e. One 1000 g jar will season approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1%\u003c\/strong\u003e paste → \u003cstrong\u003e~210 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e of soppressata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2%\u003c\/strong\u003e paste → \u003cstrong\u003e~105 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4%\u003c\/strong\u003e paste → \u003cstrong\u003e~52.5 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most traditional-style formulas, \u003cstrong\u003e4% is a practical upper limit\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you want to keep heat low, use sweet paste up to that level—or blend \u003cstrong\u003esweet + hot\u003c\/strong\u003e to reach \u003cstrong\u003e4% total\u003c\/strong\u003e while dialing in your preferred spice level. Many makers also find the \u003cstrong\u003e2% range\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers excellent flavor with higher yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant texture note when using pepper powders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen combining paste with pepper powders, keep powders \u003cstrong\u003ebelow 2%\u003c\/strong\u003e—and ideally around \u003cstrong\u003e1.5% max\u003c\/strong\u003e (sweet, hot, or combined). Higher levels of powder can interfere with protein bind during drying, which can lead to a \u003cstrong\u003ecrumbly texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and slices that \u003cstrong\u003efall apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results: let the paste do the heavy lifting, and use powders as a supporting layer for extra aroma and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62477485048179,"sku":"Maruzella 35oz Jar SWEET-1-1","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/3054\/4499\/files\/SweetCalabrianPepperSauce.png?v=1769436938","url":"https:\/\/butcherspantry.com\/products\/maruzella-brand-sweet-pepper-sauce-bulk-35oz-jar","provider":"Craft Butchers' Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}