A staple ingredient in many Southwestern French plates, Espelette Pepper is a regional culinary ingredient produced in the French Basque Country, used in anything from scrambled eggs to chocolate ganache. Its PDO status (Protected Designation of Origin) restricts it to production only in the Pyr�n�es-Atlantiques region in Southwest France, meaning now only a handful of farmers in this area now grow and dry the Espelette pepper. This ground seasoning has a distinctive flavor with sweet and slightly bitter notes, adding a recognizable flavor and heat to dishes.