Chile Pepper Fun Fact - The Piment d' Anglet Chile Pepper

A pepper of many names... 

Piment d' Anglet chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are a long and sweet variety that belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Also known as Doux des Landes, Chiparras chile, Piment Basque chile peppers, and Basque Fryer ers, Piment d’ Anglet chile peppers are native to the Basque region of Spain and France, which is a region known for its innovative, versatile cuisine and highly-flavored peppers. Similar to Italian frying peppers, Piment d’ Anglet chile peppers are not commercially grown, but they are a popular variety amongst sweet pepper enthusiasts and are commonly cultivated in home gardens for use as an everyday pepper. 

A French pepper used in many French Basque recipes. It is a twisty, long pepper that when green has a “very distinct peppery taste with a very tender skin and lend[s] a nice chile zest without adding heat.