Fall Flavor Has Arrived: 7 Ways to Bring Datil Pepper to Your Table

Fall in Florida might not come with changing leaves and chilly mornings, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get into the spirit of the season. Around here, fall means football, backyard gatherings, cozy dinners, farmers markets, and plenty of good food.

And if you want to add a little St. Augustine heat to your favorite fall recipes, Minorcan Mike’s Datil Pepper products are the perfect place to start.

Here are a few easy ways to bring that sweet-and-spicy datil pepper flavor to your fall table.

1. Make the Ultimate Fall Charcuterie Board

Put together a board with your favorite cheeses, crackers, cured meats, nuts and fruit, then add a jar of Minorcan Mike’s Datil Pepper Jelly.

The sweet heat pairs especially well with creamy cheeses like brie, goat cheese or cream cheese. Add a little jelly on top and you’ve got an easy appetizer that looks impressive without requiring much work.

2. Upgrade Your Burgers

Fall is football season, which means it’s also a great excuse to fire up the grill.

Top your burgers with cheese, crispy bacon and a spoonful of Datil Pepper Jelly for a sweet, spicy twist. Or mix some Minorcan Mike’s Datil Pepper Mustard into your burger sauce for an extra kick.

3. Add Datil Pepper to Your Chili

Your favorite pot of chili just got a little more interesting.

Add a splash of Minorcan Mike’s Datil Pepper Sauce while your chili simmers. It brings heat and flavor without taking over the whole pot. Start with a little, taste, and add more until it’s just right.

Serve it with cornbread and you've got an easy fall dinner.

4. Make a Sweet & Spicy Chicken Dinner

Fall dinners don't have to be complicated.

Brush chicken with Datil Pepper Jelly during the last few minutes of cooking for a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze. Pair it with roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts or your favorite fall vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.

5. Put It on Your Cheese Dip

Hosting friends for a game day?

Make your favorite warm cheese dip, then drizzle Datil Pepper Jelly over the top right before serving. The combination of creamy, cheesy goodness with sweet datil pepper heat makes a simple dip feel completely different.

Don't forget the tortilla chips.

6. Give Your Roasted Vegetables Some Heat

Fall is basically an excuse to roast everything.

Try tossing roasted carrots, sweet potatoes or Brussels sprouts with a little Datil Pepper Sauce or Datil Pepper Vinegar. The acidity and heat balance out the natural sweetness of roasted vegetables.

It's an easy way to make a basic side dish a lot more exciting.

7. Bring Datil Pepper to Your Next Fall Gathering

Whether you're heading to a tailgate, hosting a backyard dinner or going to a friend's house for the weekend, bring a bottle or jar of Minorcan Mike's along.

It's an easy addition to a snack board, sandwich spread, appetizer table or dinner—and it's a great way to introduce people to a flavor that's uniquely St. Augustine.

Sweet. Spicy. A little unexpected. And very St. Augustine.

This fall, skip the same old flavors and bring a little datil pepper to the table.

Find your favorite Minorcan Mike's Datil Pepper products and start cooking.