Sōsu Sriracha Sauce

[Shel_B]

This is Good!  Much better (IMO) than the more widely recognized Huy Fong "rooster sauce."  Not as sweet, missing the chemical additives, with a bit of smokiness and packed in glass rather than plastic.  My new standard sriracha sauce.

 

We combined our philosophy of using fresh, locally sourced ingredients with the age-old craft

of fermentation. We age our secret pepper mash in whiskey barrels for between one and three

months. The sriracha takes on complex flavors from the oak barrels and the natural fermentation

process. Absolutely no preservatives or additives go into our sriracha. Each bottle is handcrafted

and made in small batches to ensure the most intense flavors.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpibEm0vFSU

Edited April 26, 2015 by Shel_B (log)

[ElsieD]

Looks good. Too bad you can't get it in Canada.

[scubadoo97]

Will have to look for it in Sarasota, the closest Sur la Table next time I'm there

[radtek]

I'll look for it and give it a try

 

I'd say the Huy Phong brand is the benchmark and quite hard to beat.

[Shel_B]

I'd say the Huy Phong brand is the benchmark and quite hard to beat.

 

I'd disagree.  Huy Fong is, for whatever reason, practically ubiquitous, however, I've had other brands of Sriracha that I picked up at Thai groceries that were far more interesting than Huy Fong. 

[radtek]

If metallic off flavors suit you then I say fine; but all the Asian brands I've tried have been terrible. Always willing to try something new though!

[Shel_B]

If metallic off flavors suit you then I say fine; but all the Asian brands I've tried have been terrible. Always willing to try something new though!

 

Never encountered the problem, although the Thai Sriracha sauces were quite a bit different from the Huy Fong.  Someone used to Huy Fong may use that as their standard and not be too enamored of other brands.  Sriraja Panich is one brand I liked. I guess a lot comes down to what you're used to and, of course, personal preferences.

Edited April 27, 2015 by Shel_B (log)