Morning all.
I have been harvesting the last 10 days off my Hardy Chicago. It is all I have now and I am actually quite happy with it. We have an appetizer we make with the figs that has Gorgonzola cheese  in it and then it is wrapped with a slice of prosciutto and baked in the oven...it is to die for and what actually got me looking into growing my own figs, because relying on local grocery stores in our neck of the woods for decent figs is frustrating to say the least.

All I really want is a fig similar in taste to HC....or better.... but just a larger fig. This appetizer would just work better with a larger fig.

Keep in mind I am in Zone 5b-6a so this will be a potted plant.

Thx all for any help and enjoy your weekends.

Back Mission is definitely larger.

From my limited four year experience, Here's what I recommend.
For pot and in your zone, if I had to chose one that fits your description, it would have to be the fast growing Bourjasotte Grise.
The Boujasotte Grise produces larger top tasting figs. It ripens way earlier than a Violette de Sollies or a Preto. I consider the Preto among the most productive in pots but would not be suitable for your zone as it is a late ripening variety.
IMO, the Boujasotte Grise tasted better than a Longue D'Aout or Nordland, but not as productive so far.

Schar Israel is large and has a pocket In it that people use to stuff.
Cian

You have had success with HC and like its flavor.  The simplest solution would be to find another Mt Etna that is bigger.  From my personal experience, Marseilles Black is a little bigger and a little more tasty.  From pics of 11 Mt Etna varieties posted elsewhere recently, it seems that MBvs, Black Greek, Dark Portuguese, and Zingarella may suit you.  Also, you could probably grow these outside with protection.

Completely OT, but Steve could you share a more detailed version of your recipe? I started collecting figs recently and also recipes with figs. Thanks, G.