Banana Hot
- Origin
- Hungary
- Scoville Heat Units
- 5 000 - 10 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Tangy
- Color
- Yellow to orange to red
- Shape
- Long and curved
Description
The Banana Hot is a medium-heat variant of the classic banana pepper, distinguished by a noticeable kick absent in its sweet counterpart. Its long, curved, waxy pods ripen from pale yellow through orange to red, with a tangy, slightly acidic flavor that intensifies with ripeness. Popular for pickling, stuffing, and as a topping for sandwiches and pizzas in North American and European cuisine.