Commonly referred to as the "chile pepper," the chile isn't a pepper at all -- but is classified in the genus, Capiscum, a member of a larger family that includes potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. Spaniards exploring the Caribbean likened its "fire" to the black pepper they knew -- thus, the misnomer!
The chile offers a wide variety of exciting flavors that liven up any dish or palate, and this door knocker can liven up a door, too!