# Sport Pepper

Also known as Mississippi Sport Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Sport Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Mississippi, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–23,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Used for Essential pickled whole topping for authentic Chicago-style hot dogs, also used on Italian beef sandwiches, pizza, nachos, salads. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 10,000–23,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepper Joe’s
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/sport-pepper-seeds

- 15,000–20,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Clovers Garden
  https://cloversgarden.com/products/sport-pepper-plant-two-live-garden-plants-non-gmo-hot-top-pickling-choice

- 10,000–23,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Uncle Wayne’s Tomatoes
  https://unclewaynestomatoes.com/product/sport-pepper/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Detailed heat, flavor, size and culinary guide](https://pepperscale.com/sport-peppers/)
- [Heat range, appearance and Chicago-hot-dog uses](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sport-peppers/)
- [Vienna Beef interview confirming Mississippi Sport Pepper variety and sourcing](https://www.thetakeout.com/what-is-a-sport-pepper-on-chicago-style-hot-dogs-1849332297/)
- [Seed catalog: SHU, plant height, days to maturity, origin](https://pepperjoe.com/products/sport-pepper-seeds)
- [Seed catalog: size, flesh, plant height, ripening sequence](https://www.reimerseeds.com/sport-pepper-seeds)
- [Culinary and regional history of the Chicago staple](https://www.tastingtable.com/973879/sport-peppers-the-pickled-hot-pepper-you-can-only-find-in-chicago/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Sport Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–23,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Sport Pepper taste like?

Bright, clean peppery heat with grassy notes when fresh; develops a sharp, tangy, vinegary character when pickled that cuts through rich meats.

### How do I grow Sport Pepper?

Sport Pepper: about 80 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Sport Pepper?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/sport-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data