016 - Monkey Junk

In this episode of Fire & Flavor, we sit down with Jimmie, the creator of Monkey Junk Hot Sauce, a bold small-batch brand out of Western North Carolina. From the early days of experimenting with peppers to building a community around handcrafted heat, Monkey Junk is all about flavor with attitude. We dig into their origin story, the inspiration behind sauces like Mutant Verde and Lava Tears, and how local growing and flavor innovation come together in every bottle.🔥 Topics covered include:🧨 How Monkey Junk started and what fuels the brand🍯 The craft behind unique hot sauce flavors🌱 Sourcing local peppers and staying small-batch🧢 Branding, community, and what’s coming nextWhether you're a hot sauce lover, maker, or flavor explorer, this episode delivers serious heat.IG 📸: monkeyjunksauceWeb 🌐: https://themonkeyjunk.com