Peter Pepper
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- Origin
- USA, Texas
- Scoville Heat Units
- 10 000 - 23 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Smoky
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Convoluted and wrinkled
Description
The Peter Pepper is a novelty chili from Texas and Louisiana USA famous for its distinctively convoluted wrinkled shape that gives it a striking and unmistakable appearance making it one of the most photographed chili varieties in existence. Beyond its sensational appearance it produces genuinely flavorful pods with moderate heat around 10,000-23,000 SHU and a classic smoky chili taste that makes them suitable for sauces salsas and hot sauce production. Available in both red and yellow forms it is grown primarily as a novelty and conversation piece but is fully edible with authentic chili character.