Aleppo pepper is used, mainly in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Also known as the Halaby pepper, it ripens to a deep red colour, and would then be crushed or coarsely ground. In Syria and Turkey Aleppo Pepper is often used as a condiment and is sprinkled onto many dishes, especially soups, salads, kebabs and fish, it is also great on grilled meats like chicken breast, steak, or pork fillet..