Datil Pepper
Florida’s legendary heirloom pepper, the Datil delivers an intensely sweet, tropical fruit flavor backed by a fierce, radiant burn. A golden coastal gem that elevates seafood, barbecue, and specialty hot sauces.
Pepper Specie: Capsicum chinense
Datil Heat Level, Flavor & Appearance
Whether you’re growing in the garden or cooking in the kitchen, here is what to expect from the Datil in terms of heat intensity, flavor, and pod traits.
Heat Level
Extra Hot Peppers
100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Approximately 38 times hotter than a jalapeño.
Tasting Notes
Flavor
Aroma
A floral, sweet, and slightly tropical scent, reminiscent of a fresh apricot or a mild habanero. When Cut the aroma intensifies, releasing a sharp, pungent, and citrusy fragrance that immediately signals its high capsaicin content.
Color and Appearance
The Datil has a distinctive elongated, conical shape, often compared to a date palm fruit, which is how it earned its name (datil is Spanish for “date”). The skin is slightly wrinkled and waxy.
Pepper Pod Size
1 to 4 inches
Commonly Used In
Traditional St. Augustine Minorcan clam chowder, sweet-heat barbecue glazes, Minorcan datil relishes and mustards, hot honey, seafood marinades, and craft hot sauces.
