The Hot Portugal pepper is an early-maturing, heirloom chili that produces long, slender fruits (6-8 inches) that turn from green to a glossy, vibrant red. With a heat range of 5,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), it offers a moderate, versatile, and sweet-fruity flavor, perfect for salsas, roasting, and hot sauces.