On this episode of Our American Stories, “Smokin’” Ed Currie is an American chili pepper breeder and the founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company. He’s best known for creating the world’s hottest chili peppers—the Carolina Reaper and now Pepper X—as recognized by Guinness World Records. A former addict, Ed is now a man of strong faith. Here’s Ed sharing a story about him, his wife, and a miracle. 

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<p>On this episode of Our American Stories, &ldquo;Smokin&rsquo;&rdquo; Ed Currie is an American chili pepper breeder and the founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company. He&rsquo;s best known for creating the world&rsquo;s hottest chili peppers&mdash;the Carolina Reaper and now Pepper X&mdash;as recognized by Guinness World Records. A former addict, Ed is now a man of strong faith. Here&rsquo;s Ed sharing a story about him, his wife, and a miracle.&nbsp;</p>
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Smokin’ Ed Currie: From Carolina Reaper to Pepper X and a Life Rebuilt

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