The Datil pepper packs the intense heat of a habanero or a Scotch Bonnet, but its flavor is sweeter, and more fruity. It grows to about 3 inches long, and turns yellow-orange when mature. The majority of Datils come from St. Augustine, FL, where they are grown commercially, but they can be grown almost anywhere indoors with seeds from vendors. Many companies make all types of hot sauces, which can be found at some specialty stores or online. There is also a famous Datil Pepper Festival held every year in St. Augustine, Florida, where people can vote for the best datil pepper dishes presented by some of the finest restaurants in town. Others say a jelly maker from Chile brought it to Florida around 1880. Either way, the Datil is so popular in St. Augustine and its local cuisine, that they hold an annual Datil Pepper Festival each October. The most famous datil pepper sauce is Dat’l Do It Dat’l Pepper Sauce, which has some wonderful spicy flavor. Try my Datil Pepper Sauce Recipe. It is quite spicy hot, yet wonderfully fruity with a touch of sweetness. I hope you enjoy it. See how to dehydrate chili peppers and how to make chili powders.
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