What is aleppo pepper?
Aleppo pepper
Coarse, slightly oily red pepper flakes from Syria and Turkey, with mild heat and a fruity, salty flavor.
What it tastes like
Gentle warmth with a sun-dried tomato and raisin flavor and a hint of cumin. Less hot and more interesting than red pepper flakes.
Where you’ll see it
Middle Eastern dips and salads, eggs, kebabs, roasted vegetables, and anywhere a chef wants color with mild heat.