WIND RIDGE GARDENS AND PEPPER CO.
Jerk inspired sauce.
FRESH PODS!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I can’t say enough good things about this hot sauce or about Wind Ridge Gardens!! I tried the Habanada sauce at an art festival in TN, and talked with the owners in the booth for a little while, and they were so so nice! I LOVED the sauce when I tried the sample (especially as someone that loves the taste of hot sauce but can’t do the heat, this is perfect!
Savannah Patterson
I may have found a new favorite! Wind Ridge Gardens’ 2025 limited edition Duality sauce—crafted from Apocalypse and Moruga Scorpion peppers—is an absolute standout. If it doesn’t claim the top spot outright, it’s at least tied with my longtime favorite, the slightly milder Franken Sauce from 2024.
Probably the kindest people you will ever have the pleasure of interacting with.
Their hot sauces are delicious! You get so much flavor as well as a good kick of heat. These will also make a present for any gift giving exchange.
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Wind Ridge Gardens and Pepper Company was built on a simple idea: grow incredible peppers, create exceptional hot sauce, and do it the right way.
What started with a handful of pepper seeds quickly grew into something much bigger. Founder Craig Schrock spent nearly 30 years in a career that never truly felt like the right fit. When he and his family found their farm in East Tennessee, everything changed. Growing peppers, working the land, and building something from the ground up became more than a hobby—it became a passion and a purpose.
In 2023, Craig met Chef Will D., a culinary professional with more than 20 years of experience. Together, they combined farming knowledge, culinary expertise, and a shared vision to create unique hot sauces focused on flavor first and heat second. Today, Wind Ridge Gardens and Pepper Company is powered by two families who have gone all in on a shared dream.
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Located in Seymour, Tennessee, we organically grow a wide variety of specialty peppers and use traditional fermentation methods, with many of our sauces fermenting for a full year before they ever reach a bottle. We believe great hot sauce cannot be rushed. Every batch is crafted with patience, quality ingredients, and a commitment to creating something we are proud to share.
Our philosophy is simple: grow great peppers, make great sauce, treat people right, and never stop learning. Whether you discover us at a farmers market, local restaurant, brewery event, festival, or online, you are supporting a family-run farm and a company built on hard work, authenticity, and a genuine love for what we do.
We are proud of where we started, excited about where we are going, and grateful to everyone who has joined us on this journey.
From seed to finished product, welcome to Wind Ridge Gardens and Pepper Company.
