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Origin of pimento
1665–75; alteration of Spanish pimiento pepper plant, masculine derivative of pimienta pepper fruit < Late Latin pigmenta spiced drink, spice, pepper, plural (taken as singular) of Latin pigmentum pigment
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After landing elusive Masters tickets, fans are treated to nostalgic food prices that include an iconic pimento cheese sandwich for $1.50.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
“I make a killer spicy pimento cheese, and bringing it to any tailgate party will jazz up any burger or hot dog—and make you look like a pro.”
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2025
She was also a grandmother who kept sending her grandson birthday cards stuffed with $20 bills well into his 40s, and made pimento sandwiches to hand out to family members and even strangers on flights.
From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
“She was so down to earth, y’all, it was amazing,” Jason Carter said as he shared family stories, including the time when his grandmother made pimento sandwiches and handed them out on a Delta flight.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Then she goes back to the kitchen and returns with a bowl I know is full of piping-hot pimento cheese grits, and a platter of thick Black Forest bacon.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
Unlike the original, the new menu item swaps out pickles and butter for a pimento cheese spread featuring cheddar, green chilis and red pimentos, mild pickled jalapenos and honey drizzled on the bun.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
Remove from the heat and stir in the pimentos or roasted pepper and water, scraping up any browned bits.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 11, 2022
"And then I threw in some spinach and some pimentos, " Yearwood continued.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2021
Add cheddar, ½ cup bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic, pimentos, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper and using a rubber spatula mix until well combined.
From Fox News ● Sep. 23, 2021
Odd sterling servers are popular, for spooning out deviled eggs, removing pimentos from olives, cracking quail legs.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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