About This Pepper
Piri Piri Portuguese is African frutescens adapted in Portugal. Rating 50,000-175,000 SHU offers serious heat. Brought from African colonies to Portugal. Essential for authentic Portuguese piri piri chicken. The sharp frutescens heat is characteristic. Used in piri piri sauce and marinades. Important in Portuguese cuisine. Very productive plants. Shows colonial spice exchange. Cannot make authentic Portuguese piri piri without it.
Flavor Profile
Very hot
Culinary Uses
Portuguese piri piri sauce
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Moderate
Days to Harvest
90-100 days
Plant Height
30-36 inches