Leyenda Choricero Pepper Sauce – Spanish Pimiento Sauce 125g

Leyenda's choricero pepper sauce captures the deep, smoky sweetness of Spain's most celebrated chili pepper. This 125-gram jar holds a concentrated reduction made from the prized pimiento choricero — the same pepper that defines chorizo itself. Rich, slightly sweet, and gently smoky, it transforms simple grilled vegetables, scrambled eggs, or roasted meats into something memorable.

About this product

Choricero peppers are grown in the Extremadura and Basque regions and dried to intensify their flavor. Leyenda's sauce preserves that complexity in a spoonable form, without the heat of fresh chilies. The result is a condiment that bridges tradition and convenience — you get the authentic taste of a Spanish pepper sauce without hours of reduction. It works equally well spooned over grilled fish, stirred into mayonnaise for a Spanish aioli, or served as a dip for crudités.

How to enjoy

• Spoon over grilled white fish with a squeeze of lemon
• Swirl into eggs or scrambled potatoes for a simple tapa
• Mix into crème fraîche or sour cream for a roasted vegetable dip
• Serve alongside chorizo or morcilla to complement their smokiness

Product details

• Net weight: 125g
• Origin: Spain
• Brand: Leyenda
• EAN: 8426847100130
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening

⭐ Why we love this

Leyenda's choricero sauce captures the soul of Spanish charcuterie tradition in a jar—the pimiento choricero is the very pepper that defines authentic chorizo, lending its signature smoky sweetness to everything it touches. Unlike generic pepper sauces, this is a concentrated flavor investment rooted in centuries of Iberian cooking.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve alongside a chilled Albariño or a crisp Txakoli from the Basque Country—both wines echo the pepper's subtle sweetness. For tapas, pair with jamón ibérico and a glass of Fino sherry, or stir into fresh txakoli-steamed mussels for a regional tasting experience.

📍 From Spain

This sauce celebrates pimientos from Extremadura and the Basque Country, Spain's twin heartlands of choricero pepper cultivation. Leyenda sources from these storied regions where peppers are traditionally dried in the mountain air, intensifying their complex, smoky character before transformation into this silky reduction.