The weather is heating up in Tucson and the same goes for a popular YouTube series.
The newest season of the show “Hot Ones” was recently revealed and so was the lineup of hot sauces. Right in the middle of the mix for season 15 is Tucson company High Desert Sauce Co.
Each season, Hot Ones’ host Sean Evans selects 15 of the hottest sauces he can find so that celebrity guests are lucky enough to feel the pain of the infamous Wings of Death.
When it came to tasting High Desert’s Tikk-Hot Masala, Evans feels it’s a hard-hitter.
“It’s maybe one of the most unique sauces we’ve ever had on the show,” said Evans. “Garam masala spices, whipped coconut milk, and then some fire-roasted tomatoes basically turn chicken wings into a curry with a quick toss. Then that blend of Ghosts and Reaper peppers really should hit guests about halfway through their answer.”
If you’re a fan of Hot Ones, season 15 should be a lot of fun watching celebrities try the local hot sauce. The series kicks off on Thursday, May 27 with its first celebrity contestant — they who have not been named just yet.
Previous guests have included Gorgon Ramsay, Will Ferrell, and Justin Timberlake. While you’re waiting for the new season of Hot Ones to premiere, check out the Afterburner Challenge Jackie Tran endured over at Wings Over Broadway.
For more information about High Desert Sauce Co., or to purchase some of their sauces, visit hdsauceco.com. or follow them on Instagram.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
