Customer Reviews

Huy Fong Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce (28oz)

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I'm a bit of spice hound and have flirted with other hot sauces before, but nothing has ever seized hold of me like Sriracha. An old Greenwich Village burger joint near where I worked at NYU used to serve it on the tables with popcorn and the combo was killer. The memory haunted me for years before I finally picked up a bottle. I shouldn't have waited. This stuff is amazingly addictive with a garlicky sweet hot yumminess that's hard to describe. It sits on my table in front of the salt and pepper and I've drained a bottle in a 3 month period. Incredible on eggs, superb on burritos, utterly transforms dull dietetic chicken vegitable dishes from the Chinese restaurant. I put a squirt in the health low-sodium soups instead of more salt and all of a sudden all the flavors perk up. Utterly highest recommendation.

I, personally, do not buy the 28oz size - even though it's almost the same price as the 17oz size. (it's not a total freebie - Shipping is a bit higher on the 28oz). While Sriracha has preservatives and doesn't need refrigeration it does oxidize a bit and at the pace I use it the bottom third of the 28oz gets a bit stale for me, while I suck the 17oz down while it's still fresh. If I lived in a house with more spice hounds (I'm the only one around here) or if I were cooking with it more often in larger recipies the 28oz would be a big bargain.

I ran upon this in the grocery store and it looked like it would be good. I love spicy sauces.

I thought it would be good but this is WOW! It isn't just a hot sauce, it has flavor. It is so good. It's good on chicken and eggs. It is out of this world on cottage cheese, sounds like a strange combo but I haven't tried anything that it tasted so good on, the cool of the cottage cheese, the heat of the chili sauce, yum!

It does have a good bit of heat to it. I have to have something close by to drink because it does burn the tongue a little.

I'm addicted now and will be a lifelong lover of this chili sauce. I find myself looking through the refrigerator just looking for something to put my chili sauce on.

Yes, it's that good.

It makes hospital food taste good! Good on meat, eggs, vegetables, phone books, this is a medium sauce with a lot of flavor to it. Also good on peanut butter sandwiches.

I was going to High School in California about 15 years ago when a Vietnamese friend of mine INSIST that I try this. I'm pretty open minded to new kinds of foods so I gave it a try. "Tongue Ought Shurocka?" I said. "DUDE!" "Not even close!" he said as he laughed like hell. I still have no idea how to pronounce the name but it has been my favorite Hot Sauce ever since. Over the years, I have been seeing it pop up everywhere from PF Chang's & Applebee's to Firehouse Subs. If you like hot sauce or any kind of spicy foods at all, then you MUST try this. I INSIST.

Imagine going through your entire life without Ketchup or BBQ sauce? Just take a second and actually think about how plain so many foods would taste like without them. "The Rooster Sauce" is like that. As you can see from the other reviews, it has about the same applications as BBQ sauce or Ketchup would have for a person who likes it hot. No other hot sauce that I have ever tried has the same texture, heat and most importantly FLAVOR as this one does. It brings out the flavor in nearly anything that you put it on, from the obvious Tacos, burritos, Chow Mein, Chili, Meat & Poultry, to Clam Chowder, fish sticks or even.. OMG Peanut Butter Sandwiches? (haven't done that one yet but it's probably ... interesting).

Let me try to describe this to somebody who hasen't tried "The Rooster Sauce" before. First of all, unlike standard hot sauce, it has the texture of Ketchup or BBQ sauce which makes it cling to any kind of finger foods, chips, etc. perfectly. The taste is what is the kicker though. A garlicky, sweet, HOT flavor that is vastly different from anything else. Since it comes in a convenient squeeze bottle, it can be applied to anything, anywhere. This stuff is a god send when living in a world of quick, frozen, packaged, fast food which is dull, bland and virtually tasteless. This is also great for anybody on a special diet who wants to add some flavor to a very limited menu.

As far as the Heat is concerned, let me warn you that this stuff is pretty darn HOT. It's made from Red Jalapeno paste so it's not ridiculously hot but it definitely has some serious heat. If you don't like hot, spicy food then this stuff probably isn't for you. On the other hand, a little goes a long way. Just a few drops add good spice and flavor. A WHOLE BUNCH ... may take a little getting used to. I've gotten to the point where I literally submerge things like chicken wings into this stuff. It will really make you sweat out those toxins.

"The Rooster Sauce" would also make a good gift for the person who has it all. A few years ago, I was living all the way across the U.S. and my Mom sent me a bottle. It sounds silly but it was one of the most cherished items in my house. If giving it to somebody who has never tried it before, it may very well be like introducing someone to BBQ or Ketchup for the first time. In other words it's a thing that they will always remember.

Now as far as complaints? Well as stated in another review, the cap can get a little bit gunky, so you may have to run it under the sink a few times to get it nice and clean again. Not a real big deal. The other isn't a complaint at all but because they don't use any artificial colors, the sauce can darken after a few months. It will go from the original bright red to a deep red color. I haven't really noticed a difference in taste though. Since this is hot sauce, you can store it unrefrigerated without worrying about it getting spoiled. I actually prefer to have the color change slightly then to have it filled with artificial junk to keep it looking nice. If you really have to keep the nice bright red color, then I suggest keeping it refrigerated.

One last thing to keep in mind. This product is MADE IN THE U.S.A. In an economy as bad as this one, we need all of the help we can get.

I am still amazed at the number of people that have not experienced "The Rooster", as we have come to call it. I have been using it for over 10 years, and have to say that it is hands-down the best, most versatile hot sauce in the world.

The best part about this sauce is ability to not only add some heat to your food, but also blend seamlessly without overpowering it. Pasta dishes, tomato soup, chili, to name a few that really benefit from The Rooster. Come to think of it, I probably put it on 9 out of 10 meals I eat. I have a bottle at my desk (which my coworkers' lunches have come to benefit from, as well), a bottle at the dinner table, and, of course, one on standby or travel.

I only have two small complaints, and both are packaging related: the green cap, in recent years, has become a bit of a hassle. Nothing major, but just noticeably problematic. No one believes me, but I swear they changed the green cap. Anyway, over time, the cap tends to leak out the red chili oil form around the threads. It also seems to clog up faster than I have experienced before. I tend to have to remove the cap and clean it out at the sink in order to unclog it and remove the excess chili oil from dripping down the side of the bottle. Nothing serious, but when you use it as much as I do, it can be a bit of a nuisance.

Anyway, I swear by this stuff: it is my "island condiment" (the only condiment i would ever need should I get stranded on an island.)

This is my favorite multiple use hot sauce, hands down. Don't be fooled into thinking this is low brow either, they use this on Iron Chef and they know how to make a meal!

A few foods I recommend trying this on:

Chicken Shawarma
Gyros
Sushi (mix some in with your wasabi and soy sauce)
Cheese Quesadilla
Macaroni & Cheese
Eggs on toast

An few extra notes: It is very hard to distinguish Sriracha from ketchup just by looking; it is similar thickness, color and consistency. I would give it a 3/5 on the hot scale, with 2/5 being a med-hot buffalo wing, 4/5 = 1st degree chemical burn on the lips, 5/5 = strait additive only sauces. If you can take the hottest of store purchased salsas and buffalo wings this will be similar and have no long term discomfort/burning.

Usage may vary, void where prohibited

This is Crack in a Bottle. It can make anything taste good and anything good taste better. Perfect for everyone from the dormed-in college student to the snootsy Gourmet Chef. Yumma Yumma. . . there should be an entire cookbook based on this mighty champion of condiments! ! !

This hot chilli sauce tastes truly original. I used to live in Hong Kong and loved to put this sauce on almost everything. And it actually goes with everything, well especially Asian noodle soups and fried rice/noodle. It has the perfect flavor and heat and makes everything tastier. It's not too hot, but just enough to spice everything up. I recommend it to everyone.

Very tasty. I think it is hotter than original Tabasco. It is really good on eggs. Also very good on El Polo Loco BRC burritos. In fact, that is my main use. Makes fast food Mexican seem promoted up to campy business district lunch place Mexican with their home made salsas.

This is good on so many things. My favorite thing to do is mix it into some ketchup for dipping fries or tots in. I also like to put a few dots of it on my cheeseburger. A little goes a long way for me, but that's the great thing about this stuff. You can adjust the spiciness just by how much you use.