05/20/2026
Let’s talk about the Mississippi Rooster Spur Pepper.
A few weeks ago we introduced you to Mississippi Red Pepper Sauce, and a lot of people probably had the same reaction we did the first time we heard about it:
“What exactly is a Rooster Spur Pepper?”
Here’s the short version: it’s a rare Mississippi heirloom pepper with roots going back more than 100 years, tied to the Ainsworth family out of Laurel, Mississippi. Most people outside the state have never heard of it, and despite all its history and the quality of the pepper itself, it’s never really been featured in a commercial product until now.
That’s a big part of what makes Mississippi Red so interesting. Chef Ty Thames didn’t build this sauce around a trend or some flashy ingredient people on the internet are obsessed with this month. He approached it the same way he’s built his restaurants for years: starting with great local ingredients from right here at home and creating something people genuinely want on their table.
And honestly, that feels very Mississippi.
The flavor backs it up too. The pepper sauce adds the perfect enhancement and depth to just about anything, and the hot honey is excellent on pizza, wings, Brussels sprouts, biscuits, pancakes, and the foods Mississippians and Southerners already love to eat.
If you haven’t tried it yet, the code STRONG10 is still good through the end of May. You’ll get 10% off your order, and 10% goes to Starkville Strong - Better Together Second Servings program feeding people right here in our community.
Two good reasons to try something great.
If you appreciate good Southern food, this stuff belongs in your kitchen.
Order now at https://msredpeppersauce.com/
