How Hot Ones Legend Smokin’ Ed Currie Grows the World’s Hottest Peppers

How Hot Ones Legend Smokin’ Ed Currie Grows the World’s Hottest Peppers | Heat Eaters

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6 ай бұрын

Attention all Spice Lords - the moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! In this episode of Heat Eaters, chef Esther Choi embarks on the much-anticipated journey down to South Carolina to visit legendary Hot Ones' Pepper Breeder, Smokin' Ed Currie. From cultivating Carolina Reapers to the newly-crowned Hottest Pepper in the World, Pepper X, along with top-secret peppers in development - this episode offers a comprehensive view into what it takes to run the most fiery pepper farm and hot sauce company in the world.
Tune in for a master class on Pepper Breeding 101! Learn about Ed’s 'Field of Dreams', where he pioneers ferocious new pepper strains! Get an exclusive factory tour where all Hot Ones' hot sauces are brought to life, including the famous "Last Dab"! And, best of all, hear firsthand accounts of what Smokin' Ed is REALLY like, from the friends and family who know him best!
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@FirstWeFeast 6 ай бұрын

*"Like if you think Smokin’ Ed is a National Treasure!"*

@FirstWeFeast 6 ай бұрын

Like if you think Camera Guy Bill needs a raise #SorryBill

@Bren3669 6 ай бұрын

@@FirstWeFeasti disliked, don’t get too big for your britches Bill!!!

@nathanahrens4280 6 ай бұрын

Well you got me there with that logic...

@lewisgiles8855 6 ай бұрын

The way he eats peppers is amazing

@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111 6 ай бұрын

That’s why Nicolas Cage is always looking for Ed Curry

@daedaluxe 6 ай бұрын

Ed is such a character, everyone should have this kind of passion for something in their lives, what a guy.

@MrRiffyriff 6 ай бұрын

He has a passion FOR YOUR MONEY, nothing else. If he had a passion for producing peppers, he would want everyone to grow his peppers. But he keeps seed locked up, and peppers unavailable. He has no love for chillies or people. He just wants to be King of the hot pepper sauce world. Only those who have never had a small batch sauce, think his sauces are hot😂

@darkcap6265 6 ай бұрын

Stay mad kid.@@MrRiffyriff

@MrRiffyriff 6 ай бұрын

@@darkcap6265 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@beanburrito8903 6 ай бұрын

He is white. Life is fantastic for all whites 😂

@trishhunt4085 6 ай бұрын

@@MrRiffyriffJealous much? Why hate on him? His success has zero impact on your life.

@groofay 6 ай бұрын

You know, Bill does deserve a raise for this one.

@andrewemrick 6 ай бұрын

I vote for Hazard pay for Bill for each pepper, hot wing, or other torture test

@Slebonson 6 ай бұрын

poor Bill he'll remember that for the rest of his days.

@zachh5812 6 ай бұрын

Considering he just joined a very short list of people that have eaten the world's hottest pepper, yes. By the way, that pepper is WILD looking. Kinda cool that it looks as dangerous as it is.

@SalVitroNY 3 ай бұрын

ya so Bill can afford extra toilet paper 🌶️ 💩 🧻

@Chzydawg Ай бұрын

That bottle of pure capcaicin at the end. Holy dooly.

@The_Keeper 6 ай бұрын

Considering just how aggressively hot those peppers are, Bill took that like a champ. Hands down.

@bradhaines3142 6 ай бұрын

when the dude who pops them like candy says 'you should spit that out or youre gonna puke' its probly best you take that as is

@Dantastic123 3 ай бұрын

There's no way those peppers are as hot as he claims. So-called 'weaker' peppers have sent people to the hospital. Lots of controversy over this pepper.

@travisedwards9983 2 ай бұрын

@@Dantastic123Its been certified by Guinness book, etc.

@Dantastic123 2 ай бұрын

@@travisedwards9983I understand, but that doesn't mean a whole lot. The Carolina reaper was also certified by Guinness. All that means is they had the most money into it. There were and are peppers hotter than the reaper. And if you watch enough documentaries and stories, the current belief is that he must've injected tincture into the peppers he submitted for testing. I'm not gonna get into all the claims here, but I will tell you that the last dab experience pepper x sauce supposedly made with 91% pepper x mash is only 69,000 shu range. Putting it pretty low on the heat scale for sauces. And after the testing was done, Ed responded by saying that was intentional. It's not possible by the way. If it's 91% pepper x mash, and pepper x is truly the hottest pepper in the world, then there is no way for it to only be 69k SHU. And Ed accepted that it was.

@_yuri Ай бұрын

it is about tolerance that guy said he had years of experience. you will most likely throw up.

@TheMisterSurreal 6 ай бұрын

I'd love to hear Ed talk some more about the medicinal side of his business--he mentions that he was trying to breed hotter peppers for medical use early on, but it got glossed over. Also how he got started, education and training-wise. I feel like there's a lot of inspiration there for young people interested in agricultural genetics and medicinal horticulture.

@MichaelOrias 6 ай бұрын

Right? It would be great to hear Ed talk that side of the business and his heart behind it. It sounds like he still has that desire to create some sort of medicinally useful pepper, but then when the peppers he’s made don’t quite fit the bill, he can’t get himself to just abandon that pepper and move on to the next, which in itself was an interesting detail. He’s like a, pepper completionist, despite his calling to find THE pepper.

@aaronzucker7246 6 ай бұрын

I agree, I feel inspired as a horticulturist

@Rockdog333 6 ай бұрын

He was into heavy drugs and is an Ex drug edict now . The peppers still give him the endorphines and euphoria that drugs used to give him.

@ramishvili777 6 ай бұрын

@@Rockdog333 I don't know anything about that, but this is just a big commercial for this guy and his product. It feels very corporate. See in couple of years, his gonna be public figure or something :D I mean, it's not harmful, just needs more subtlety )

@C3RNDOG 6 ай бұрын

@@ramishvili777 I'm not sure how long you've been following Hot Ones, but this was clearly NOT a "big commercial for this guy and his product". This episode was a very genuine take on his involvement with First We Feast and Hot Ones, and his contributions to the pepper industry. Not an infomercial, so please be a little more mindful when making such gest accusations....

@IW4. 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad Bill is becoming a personality in his own right. He's fantastic.

@Jozzy30ful 4 ай бұрын

Was looking for this comment 😊!! Yump bill

@Monti1999 Ай бұрын

When He Said „Today is Crazy“ he sounded exactly like Sean 😱

@G0rgar 6 ай бұрын

As someone who has also struggled with addiction the fact that a lot of people who like this stuff, including Ed himself, have a similar story makes a lot of sense. I never put together my fascination with pushing things to the extreme and with mind altering substances and my fascination with ultra spicy food but the parallels are absolutely there.

@DecayingReverie 6 ай бұрын

For some us, enough will only be everything. Ed seems like a great dude and I'm glad he turned his addiction to a healthy passion.

@thinlizzyhc 6 ай бұрын

Makes a lot of sense for people with ADHD or similar issues as well! Chemistry is crazy

@PicklesPlaylist 6 ай бұрын

Poor Bill, he needs a raise for every millionth scoville he's been hurt by.

@SeenGod 6 ай бұрын

then he should be a billionaire just from this one episode alone 😂😂

@TheQats 6 ай бұрын

If Ed tells me to spit it out I wouldn't second guess him. I'd spit it out immediately

@Allyourbase1990 22 күн бұрын

I probably couldn’t handle eating 90% of the peppers he has

@MattCroushorn 6 ай бұрын

I don’t understand how someone can be both a beautiful soul AND a genuine menace to society but I’m 100% along for the ride

@chrislive1586 Ай бұрын

Bill or this random host with random questions?

@egycsab 6 ай бұрын

Bill was so happy unknowing this day would turn out to be different than he expected.

@EdwardTI 6 ай бұрын

This is one of the, if not the, best production First We Feast has put out yet. What a great story and Ed and his wife are amazing people. Thank you for this!

@Monbrax 6 ай бұрын

Ed is the mad scientist of hot peppers

@boooksareamazing 6 ай бұрын

The thought that there’s hotter peppers than Pepper X out there in development is quite frankly terrifying. I’m kinda worried about leaving him unsupervised on that farm. Bill, we appreciate your sacrifice for the video.

@kellinomnom 6 ай бұрын

I love it when someone finds that one thing that they are truly passionate about and is able to make a living on that thing. So cool.

@lexusbruh904 6 ай бұрын

Facts.

@varximus 6 ай бұрын

I see Ed Currie is already a thumbs up! Guys a legend!

@Peppersfirst 5 ай бұрын

From stealing a pepper from Troy Primeaux? Not a legend. Infamous maybe.

@section8usmc53 5 ай бұрын

@@PeppersfirstOh? Pretty big accusation. Is there legal proceedings going on?

@Peppersfirst 5 ай бұрын

@@section8usmc53 I doubt Troy would press charges. He's a super humble guy. But imagine spending 8 years creating something just to have someone else take it and market it worldwide.

@section8usmc53 5 ай бұрын

@@Peppersfirst Then it's just a rumor and an accusation. Humble or not, if someone steals from your business, it should be dealt with. If there's only hearsay and an accusation, that can easily lead to a defamation suit. It doesn't make any sense to publicly blame someone for something if you have nothing to back it up.

@andrehall23 6 ай бұрын

Hey ED...just wanted to say as a First we Feast Fan and Hot Ones fan...thank you for ALL the work you have done to help make this stuff happen! Hope you and your family have a Great Christmas and Happy Holidays!

@jstonerganjasaurus4238 6 ай бұрын

The one thing I love about this eps is when ed told us on why he started the whole chilli business because of a girl that didn't want to talk to him and made a salsa sauce for her and created the foundation for his passion for chilli peppers. Plus also got the girl and became his wife. Has a wonderful family and story is the most sweetest thing ever

@TheGreatLake1998 6 ай бұрын

Smoking Ed is in recovery. He was not joking about peppers being dope to him and getting him high. He really does use them as a replacement for unhealthier substances.

@argoth83 6 ай бұрын

It's so cool to listen to/watch someone talk about their life's work. This man's dedication to his craft is absolute.

@woodyjohnson3316 6 ай бұрын

I love how Ed told bill to spit but no one really took him seriously until a minute or two😂 if he told me to spit a chilli pepper I would 😂

@section8usmc53 5 ай бұрын

Right? 😄 My thought was,if Ed is telling me I should spit something out, I've probably already done something I shouldn't have. 😳😱🤯😆😆😆

@AccelerationGames-Gaming 2 ай бұрын

Well he was fine and wasn't as hot as he said it was. We know for a fact if bill was in pain they would record him.

@garth3r879 6 ай бұрын

Ed is the man. Super nice guy.

@thefishfin-atic7106 4 ай бұрын

when a man finds his passion, and shares it with the world, it's a beautiful thing to see! I'm sure people's positive feedback fuels him on even more, what a guy - thanks for what you do Ed!

@jucks 6 ай бұрын

The how its made episode narrated by Ed was just what I needed. Amazing.

@jasonculpepper5510 6 ай бұрын

My thinking is that was meant to be more of a walk-through process with Ester, but her and the FWF crew couldn't make it through the pepper fumes :D Right after that narration was done, they came out of the curtain and Ester was still coughing. lol

@TheMadMurf 6 ай бұрын

"Is it spicy banana pudding?" 🤣🤣 All of Bill's trust is gone.

@steveedwards9451 6 ай бұрын

"Is he going to throw up?" YES!!! That's hilarious.

@jesusbarajas4840 6 ай бұрын

😅😅

@sammyboo.x3864 6 ай бұрын

this was my favorite episode thus far!! its so refreshing to see someone so passionate about what they do and being honest about the danger and trying to save bill lol. love love love Ed!

@user-mt6yf9zb2w 6 ай бұрын

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

@kylerpolson4811 6 ай бұрын

I was just sitting down for lunch and I thought oh it's Monday there's got to be a new heat eaters episode. Perfect timing

@AnimeAftermath 6 ай бұрын

Smokin' Ed Curry. Out there proving the American Dream is still alive.

@jurrione 6 ай бұрын

Shoutout to the sharp lady in the back keeping an eye on the gear. 23:50

@str8ballin475 6 ай бұрын

I bet its pretty chill working for Ed's company. What a humble guy.

@GraemeWilson23 6 ай бұрын

First we feast is my favourite KZfaq channel, Hot Ones is epic, the burger show is epic, having Ed talk about his babies is epic, and Esther is clearly a spice lord. He please never stop these shows / interactions.

@Palmit_ 6 ай бұрын

nah, ester is plain. if you watch reguarly uyou will see the same old scripted words spewed out. don't believe me? play Ester quotes bingo. watch this vid and then go back watch all the others... you'll see the same, over and over and over again. Let her stick to cheffing.

@fostena 6 ай бұрын

Bill, you took those hits like a champ. What a guy!

@19thHour 6 ай бұрын

Bill, his body literally on fire: "I'll be okay"

@zacharycranmer958 6 ай бұрын

Can we please do a Hot Ones episode with Ed and get to hear about the medicine of capsaicin, the change in his life since taking on this endeavor, and what goals near and far that he and the company have in mind?

@mannyserrano5552 6 ай бұрын

Amazing vid. Ed is a legend! Bless him, his family and his pokemon!

@landar2372 6 ай бұрын

He needs his own channel. And some sort of national award.

@mikeh720 6 ай бұрын

Just watching you all in the pepper field was making my scalp sweat! Thanks Ed, Esther, Bill, and FWF for the best episode of Heat Eaters yet.

@user-fd2rk7ug5y 6 ай бұрын

Ed and family thanks,Ed your one of the real great ones, like Gretzky, but your kindness and spirit touched my ❤.

@user-mt7rs5xu9y 6 ай бұрын

A good teacher is like a candle it consumes itself to light the way for others.

@Superman_305 6 ай бұрын

Pause at 0:07 it was at this moment bill knew he f***ed up 😂😂😂

@tonystanton5328 6 ай бұрын

awesome, glad the step by step process got inserted into this as well, very cool to see. always wondered

@martymcpeak4748 6 ай бұрын

both Ed and his Mrs. seem like such kind and loving people.

@nelson8527 6 ай бұрын

This was so fun to watch, Ed made this so fun for even the crew. What a story about Ed’s life and how he has made empire out of what he loves.

@mrbadger7395 6 ай бұрын

So happy to see someone thriving off of their passions.

@runNgun1516 4 ай бұрын

Ed and Linda are truly the best! Their story and everything they're doing is just massive inspiration and i love them dearly! From growing to love the heat and so much more! Thanks Smokin Ed for all you do!! It's so much more then just a Super hot pepper! The world should all love these folks!!

@k7l3rworkman97 6 ай бұрын

The pepper factory is the kind of factory work I could totally get into. I bet it smells amazing in there 😄🔥

@Legion31 6 ай бұрын

Choy: *Burns her tongue on a spoon dip* Also Choy: *Surprised at Bill's reaction to eating a chunk* 😂😂😂

@McBandycars 5 ай бұрын

I'd love to just spend a day with Ed and observe him while participating in EVERYTHING he does. Seems like such a goofy and genuine guy. Great video! Informational, silly and great camera shots.

@kirlynz2554 6 ай бұрын

I loved this episode so much!!! It might actually be my favorite! So cool to see behind the scenes of Ed's infamous farm! 🌶️🔥

@mollylameda1746 6 ай бұрын

Loved this episode. Is Esther rockin a baby bump?

@TrishaMaybe 6 ай бұрын

Every time I see Ed in a video I have to watch it. He is such a pepper geek. It is cool.

@ZTTINGS 6 ай бұрын

Ed, from the first moment I saw you I thought you were the loveliest nuttiest guy. I am so happy that over the years we have come to know and respect you, see your incredible dedication, patience, perseverance and ultimately, skill. I was so happy for you when you received the Guinness Award. It's a great validation of all your efforts. Congratulations and much love to you and your family and team. One day I hope to be able to try them myself! In the meantime, keep em coming, I'll keep watching out for you!

@avs242 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing smoking Ed! Really appreciate it! Beautiful insight into a fraction of all d work n effort it takes to create something!

@idontlikestuff 11 сағат бұрын

The fact that yall over at FWF / Hot Ones really bonded with Ed and made this collaboration effort happen so early on is such a proof of passion to me.

@johnm.withersiv4352 6 ай бұрын

Poor Bill. This was a fun video. It was great watchin Ed share his passion.

@KompletterGeist 6 ай бұрын

Ed is awsome! You just can't hate the man...such a lovable character

@ericbehrens205 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your passion and expertise with us!

@sarcasm6669 6 ай бұрын

This was a fantastic watch! Thanks Smokin Ed for the peek at the process!😎🎉 We love the new Pepper X Last Dab!

@mikeh720 6 ай бұрын

Way to go Bill!! Takin' one for the team and repping The Team (Go Bills!) at the same time.

@kurtisgillen7658 6 ай бұрын

Smokin' Ed is great. One of my favorite t-shirts come from his company. I still make people laugh seeing that shirt. Ester ur the best.

@brofenix 5 ай бұрын

^^ It's really nice to see Ed and his wife seem to really love each other

@udoheinz7845 6 ай бұрын

ed is such a dude.... love this guy he is a mad genius

@charlesdevalois2676 6 ай бұрын

Amazing show as usual. Love the behind the scenes. Brilliant work!

@thy_apostle 6 ай бұрын

We need more of these! Great episode, one of the best!

@willyk1310 6 ай бұрын

Esther's skin is just glowing!

@idontlikestuff 11 сағат бұрын

How can one possibly dislike Ed. Pure soul.

@wyn0342 6 ай бұрын

Of course he ate it after Esther called him out.😂 Pretty girl asking a guy to do something, of course he was going to step up. I couldn't stop laughing when Ed said, "oh you swallowed it? Do you guys have any food? He's going to throw up"😂😂

@kevinscreativecollection 6 ай бұрын

Ed is a mad scientist in modern day society! Dude is legit.

@MissingNo_ 3 ай бұрын

I used to work at a wholesale rose grower and hybridizer. One of the most well-known Rose hybridizers would give us the crosses he wanted every spring. About 4 of us would hand pollinate about 50,000 flowers to produce around 250,000 seeds, which we hand planted and inch by an inch apart. After a thorough 8 to 10 year evaluation period only about 4 to 5 varieties made it to market. So yes it takes a long time to make new plants.

@TheAmericanIdol Ай бұрын

We love Auntie Ester!! And Ed is a LEGEND. Perfect duo in the ep.

@daltonwurster32 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely love Ed and he is an absolute legend, love seeing him on the channel

@mikeschneider9462 6 ай бұрын

I hope we can all find something we love as much as he loves peppers!

@chancellor3695 6 ай бұрын

I'm really enjoying "the last dab", picked it up immediately after Smokey came on FWF. Thanks for the great sauce Ed!

@Josh_Green44 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Esther!!!

@kcann3808 6 ай бұрын

what a great video!!! everyone involved is a national treasure

@MonsterMotard 6 ай бұрын

Beat episode yet! So much heat!!! Ed needs to dethrone DaBomb on the Hot Ones line up!!!

@section8usmc53 5 ай бұрын

In what way though? That's the one that everyone says tastes terrible.😄 Are you saying he should make one hotter but also taste terrible? 😆 Insult to injury.

@MrGTO-ze7vb 6 ай бұрын

This is a Fantastic tour...!! thank you Ed...........!

@Serenity_Dee 6 ай бұрын

"We're in South Carolina, we can't say where" This isn't a joke - the company has some pretty solid security measures because people have tried to steal the peppers for corporate espionage purposes.

@seannore9387 6 ай бұрын

I bet that place smells divine.

@DanielSell 6 ай бұрын

What a dream to be there, wow. Thanks for doing this for us.

@DeusExCanis 6 ай бұрын

When Smokin Ed says "you'd better spit that out" it's best to listen.

@D1210 2 ай бұрын

Nothing better than to see a good guy do well doing what he loves. Thats the dream.

@w00dm31st3r 6 ай бұрын

The man. The myth. THE LEGEND!!!

@nemisisarcher8213 6 ай бұрын

Scott Sterling!!

@TheTwinkiKing 6 ай бұрын

Watching the making of hot sauce was amazing thank you for this awesome sauce

@frankglasgow 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video so much. Thank you!!!!

@EphemeralProductions 6 ай бұрын

Bill is so cute and funny. ❤. Bless him!

@shelt370 6 ай бұрын

Man I love Ed Currie. Would love to meet him on day, especially because he’s a fellow PoGo player 😊

@Tacklebox455 6 ай бұрын

Ed isna national treasure! Im so glad that first we feqst and hotones is around there really is something for everyone especially us hot sauce nerds!

@pierorago5651 4 ай бұрын

eddy currie and his whimsical pepper factory

@MarcosCodas 6 ай бұрын

What an epic episode. Esther is such a chill host. She makes everyone feel good.

@AnEphingNinja 6 ай бұрын

Except Bill.

@MarcosCodas 6 ай бұрын

@@AnEphingNinja that's the chili's fault, not Esther's, haha.

@sh0rtbus71 6 ай бұрын

Love this dude..... the moobs are a bit scary xD doesnt matter hes doing what he loves. Best of luck and love seeing his new creations.

@vanburnburn 6 ай бұрын

Props to Bill rocking the Bills!

@joebob43 6 ай бұрын

Gotta respect his work ethic and passion for his craft. Thanks Ed.

@joetrollson 6 ай бұрын

I love Esther so much. Almost as much as I love habanero peppers.

@Stormlovingphotographer8503 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome episode. I would love to meet him.

@Antiliblife187 4 ай бұрын

Ed is the man. What a legend for what he’s done in the pepper world and also for just being a good dude. I just ordered a bunch more sauce including a bottle of extra hot reaper squeezins signed by the man the myth and the legend!