Sweet Twister? Anyone Know?

[Eephus Man]

My wife just grabbed a bag of these at the store. They were, as advertised, one of the sweetest (if not THE sweetest) peppers I've ever had. Quite satisfying.

They are also huge.

Any ideas if they're an available variety, or a hybrid?

 

[Dustin]

It looks like they developed that pepper. It could be some sort of a cross between a bell pepper and a Shishito, and quite possibly some other stuff mixed in there too.

 

[Eephus Man]

Definitely not tasting/seeing any Shishito, but that doesn't mean it isn't there! It reminds (morphology) me of the Toro do ??? Italian peppers, but bigger.

Has that kind of candy taste that a Jimmy Nardello's might have.

 

[Dustin]

If I see these in the store I'm definitely going to pick some up. I see you're in Austin. Did you get them from Whole Foods or HEB?

 

[compmodder26]

Wow those are massive. Sorry, can't help you on the type, but great find by your wife!

 

[Eephus Man]

Dustin,

These came from H-E-B. Good call. You must be from 'round here.

 

[Dustin]

Yep, I'm out in Southern California for a few years getting some culinary experience, but I fully intend on going back to Austin to start my own company as soon as possible.

 

[Eephus Man]

Cool, Dustin. Be good to have you back here. Love the food scene 'round here. Just keeps getting better. I've been here almost 20 years, and the food is fantastic. Can't get into some of my old favorites anymore with all the people! But that's okay.

I *think* I've got a pair of chefs that are going to source some of my crop this year for small parties. Should be interesting and I'm hoping to crash at least one of them.

 

[bluemeanietsi]

WEbsite doesn't say anything either:
http://www.mastronardiproduce.com/product/peppers/sweet-twister

BUt I get these at the local grocer and think they are GREAT. Not sure if I'll get lucky or not but I'm trying to grow them haha.
http://www.mastronardiproduce.com/product/peppers/ancient-sweets

 

[BadPants]

I also get what I think are Ancient Sweets at a local store. Whatever they are they are very sweet and quite tasty. The largest I have seen is almost 18in long. My son says they taste like if you crossed watermelon with a banana pepper and he is right!

 

[wildseed57]

Hey Dustin I see you are in my old stomping grounds, Haven't been able to get back there for a visit in a very long time, you doing a little surf and turf cooking?
Eephus that pepper is most likely a hybrid, but it reminds me though of a fully ripe giant Aconcagua pepper or a hybrid of it and a giant red Marconi both are very sweet when ripe. I'm not familiar with any of Sunset's produce so I just have to wing it.

 

[Eephus Man]

Hey Dustin I see you are in my old stomping grounds, Haven't been able to get back there for a visit in a very long time, you doing a little surf and turf cooking?
Eephus that pepper is most likely a hybrid, but it reminds me though of a fully ripe giant Aconcagua pepper or a hybrid of it and a giant red Marconi both are very sweet when ripe. I'm not familiar with any of Sunset's produce so I just have to wing it.

I grew Aconcaguas a few years ago, and you mentioning it *definitely* makes me think that could be a parent to these things. They were sweet and very large. These things are bigger, but not by a long stretch. Thanks!

 

[Chewi]

Man you are alive!! Thank goodness!
I have seen, in the pepper aisle at CM up here some similar looking really large long peppers. About hand length. They don't have them all the time, they sub these in the Fresno bin when they are out. I wish I could remember the name. Next time I see them I'll let you know. You might have some down there. Looks like you could stuff those with something really hot and some cream cheese and some bacon and have wicked poppers!