The Datil Pepper: St. Augustine’s Favorite Little Secret

If you’ve spent enough time around St. Augustine, chances are you’ve heard of the datil pepper.

Small, bright, and seriously flavorful, the datil pepper has been part of St. Augustine’s food culture for generations. It has a heat that gets your attention, but there’s more to it than spice. Datils have a naturally sweet, fruity flavor that makes them surprisingly versatile in the kitchen.

And that’s exactly why we love them.

At Minorcan Mike’s, datil peppers are at the heart of what we make. From sauces and mustard to salsa, vinegar, rubs, and jelly, we’re always looking for new ways to let that unmistakable St. Augustine flavor shine.

So, How Hot Is a Datil Pepper?

That depends on who you ask—and which pepper you try! Datil peppers have a noticeable kick, but their flavor is what really sets them apart.

Think sweet, tangy, fruity, and spicy all at once.

It’s the kind of heat that makes you want another bite.

Ways to Use Datil Peppers

One of our favorite things about datils is how easy they are to work into everyday meals.

Try adding datil pepper sauce to grilled chicken, mixing datil mustard into a sandwich, drizzling datil vinegar over vegetables, or pairing datil jelly with your favorite cheese.

You don't need to completely reinvent dinner. Sometimes one flavorful ingredient is all it takes.

And if you're new to the datil pepper? September is a pretty good time to see what all the fuss is about.

A little Florida heat goes a long way. 🌶️