About Us

Heat that helps! Indulge your taste buds in the flavorful world of Pup & the Pepper Hot Sauces while making a difference for our furry and feathery friends! With each delicious bottle of hot sauce you purchase, a portion of sales goes directly to support local animal rescues. We are starting locally to our area in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Join us in our mission to make a positive impact – one spicy bottle at a time! Enjoy hot sauce, save the pups, and experience the satisfaction of knowing that your purchase is helping local animals! 

We have been fortunate to partner with the following animal rescues since we launched in 2021. Check them out below!

 Rescues

Live Markets - Come See Us!

Come meet the faces behind the spice and taste test our sauces in person at live markets! 

Subscribe to our email list to receive monthly emails detailing where we will be and when, and follow us on social media to see behind-the-scenes fun from all our recent adventures. 

❄️ December 2025 ❄️

❄️ Froehlich’s Kindlemart

Date: Dec. 6

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Address: 19 N Elm St, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128


❄️ Plainfield Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas

Date: Dec. 6

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Address: 19 N Elm St, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128


❄️ Froehlich’s Kindlemart

Date: Dec. 13

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Address: 19 N Elm St, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128

We hope to see you soon!

Frequently asked questions
Is your hot sauce vegan?

PawPaw Peach, Jalapeno Lime Time, and Eleanors Everything are vegan. Cilantro Verde uses honey as a sweetener so it would not be considered vegan. Eleanor's everything contains soy and powdered worchester sauce.
Is your hot sauce gluten-free?

Yes, all of our sauces are gluten-free. We understand the importance of catering to different dietary needs, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy our sauces. Our hot sauces are low sodium and low FODMAP in small portions. 
 What's the shelf life of your sauces?

Our sauces have a shelf life of up to two years, if stored in a cool, dry place.
Does your hot sauce have to be refrigerated?

While it's not required to be refrigerated. Once opened, we recommend refrigerating the sauce and consuming it within two to three months for optimal flavor.
Can I use your sauces for cooking?

Absolutely! Our sauces are versatile and can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or cooking ingredient. Get creative and add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. We have hot sauces with habanero, hot sauces with jalapeño, and hot sauces with cayenne. Check out our RECIPES page for some ideas.
Does the hot sauce taste like vinegar?

We craft our hot sauce to deliver a delicious flavor that isn't too vinegary or acidic. 
Does you have any hot sauce lover gift ideas?

We recommend our hot sauce sampler kit to try them all and find the sauce for you.