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Our Story

We grow bold flavor from the ground up — one pepper and honest batch at a time.

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FROM OUR FARM TO YOUR TABLE

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Hill Country Hot Peppers is our family-run farm, spread across 50 acres in the heart of Wimberley, Texas. Just a stone’s throw from the Blanco River, we grow a diverse mix of exotic and heirloom peppers using sustainable, organic practices. What starts in the soil ends in every bottle—from bold, vibrant heat to nuanced flavors unique to our land. Everything we grow is hand-tended and carefully selected, staying true to our farm’s philosophy: start with the best, grow with care, and let the flavor speak for itself.

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All the farm fresh peppers behind StillFire Provisions come from our Hill Country Hot Peppers farm. To purchase bulk peppers, connect with Hill Country Hot Peppers.

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STILLFIRE PROVISIONS

Handcrafted wild heat from our farm to your table.

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Meet the Maker

Meet David — Farmer, Founder, Maker

David Marks is the heart and hands behind Hill Country Hot Peppers farm and Stillfire Provisions. Under the guidance of his father-in-law, Dr. Ron Tilton, a lifelong pepper enthusiast and original owner, David mastered the art of growing peppers by hand and the science of fermentation. In 2025, he became the sole owner of the farm, carrying forward its legacy while bringing his own vision to life. Today, he cultivates a diverse mix of exotic and heirloom peppers using sustainable practices and channels that same care into Stillfire Provisions’ small-batch hot sauces and pepper jellies. Every jar reflects David’s dedication, bold flavors, and deep connection to the Hill Country—sharing the farm’s heat, heart, and soul with every bite.

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WILD CRAFTED HEAT.

Bringing bold Texas flavor home, one small batch at a time.

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Hand-Grown, Hand-Picked

We grow and handpick every pepper with care—because bold flavor starts in good Texas dirt.

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Small Batch

Every batch is made by hand—never rushed, always bold.

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Quality Comes First

No fillers, no shortcuts — just pure, bold flavor in every drop.

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Patience is Our Secret Ingredient

Like the best stories, our sauces take time to develop rich, layered flavor worth the wait.

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Crafted From Seed to Sauce

From planting to bottling, we’re hands-on at every step—because true flavor can’t be rushed.

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Hand-Grown, Hand-Picked

We grow and handpick every pepper with care—because bold flavor starts in good Texas dirt.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

Small Batch

Every batch is made by hand—never rushed, always bold.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Quality Comes First

No fillers, no shortcuts — just pure, bold flavor in every drop.

Rating of 1 means .
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The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Patience is Our Secret Ingredient

Like the best stories, our sauces take time to develop rich, layered flavor worth the wait.

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The rating of this product for "" is 5.

Crafted From Seed to Sauce

From planting to bottling, we’re hands-on at every step—because true flavor can’t be rushed.

LOVED BY OUR CUSTOMERS
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Their hot sauce is amazing! The Holy Mole is truly special. It's got this incredible combination of heat, earthy notes, and just the right amount of sweetness.
— Samantha
★★★★★

I love this place! I bought a bunch of different fresh pepper species, and made all kinds of exotic poppers. I've had a lot of hot sauces, and HCHPs are the best! Love their Scorchin Sunrise and Holy Mole... truly delicious creations with unique ingredients and a deep knowledge of flavor profiles and complimentary taste combinations. Do yourself a flavor favor and get you some today.
— Travis