What Is Fresh Pimento

Pimento (also spelled pimiento) peppers are small red peppers that are not at all spicy. They’re often called cherry peppers when you find them sold fresh in grocery stores. Pimento peppers are even more mild than red bell peppers. You might recognize them as the little red peppers stuffed inside green olives.

What is the difference between a pimento and a red pepper?

But here’s the difference between pimentos and any other red peppers. “The flesh of the pimento is sweet, succulent and more aromatic that that of the red bell pepper.” … Pimentos are sold in those tiny jars and roasted red peppers are most often sold in larger containers.

Can you eat raw pimento?

Pimentos are sweeter than bell peppers. Some varieties of pimentos are hot. They’re enjoyed raw, pickled, roasted, and stuffed.