Thor’s Thunderbolt is a stunning hybrid developed by Rebecca Johnston and Trevor Griffiths in North Queensland. The plants, which have dark foliage, produce peppers that start off purple and eventually ripen to a peachy cream color. The pepper is named for its lightning bolt-like shape and intense heat, as the plants produce a variety of jagged pods. The skin is wrinkled and bumpy, and the pepper itself has a distinctive shape.
The pepper averages about 300,000 to 500,000 Scoville Heat Units, making it not quite as hot as the Ghost pepper. Despite the heat, Thor’s Thunderbolt peppers are noted for having a fruity and somewhat sweet flavor, similar to a Ghost pepper.
Thor’s Thunderbolt pepper can be used in cooking, such as hot sauces, salsas, and other spicy dishes. Due to its extreme heat, a little goes a long way. Thor’s Thunderbolt is appreciated not only for its culinary uses but also for its attractive and unusual shape, making it a favorite among gardeners who enjoy growing unique pepper varieties.
