Sriracha has amassed a devoted following over the years and for good reason. The sauce is one of a kind and can be added to literally anything. It remains a top pick among spicy sauce-lovers. While the sauce is in short supply, there are Sriracha substitutes out there, which is good news for your taste buds. 

Much to the dismay of fans, the producers of Sriracha announced a summer supply shortage of this cult-favorite hot sauce in June. The shortage is a product of a particularly meager spring harvest of chili peppers used in making the Thai-inspired condiment, according to Huy Fong (PDF). 

Sriracha rations have become depleted on store shelves on online retailers. While a world — or even a fall — without the spicy and slightly sweet sauce sounds like a bummer, there are some excellent substitutes for Sriracha to add to your pantry shelves to tide you over. 

From knockoff Srirachas to spins on the original and even a few similar-but-different condiments to try on your soups, sandwiches and stir-fries, these are the best Sriracha substitutes for when you can’t have the real thing. 

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The best Sriracha alternatives to try this summer

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Fly by Jing

Fly by Jing also makes an excellent chili crisp for topping sandwiches, ramen, stir-fries, and dipping your dumplings and other dim sum favorites into. This Sriracha substitute sports a harmony of sweet, spicy and salty flavors, but with a bit more of umami punch courtesy of sesame oil, mushroom and fermented black bean. 

A jar of this addictive condiment will run you $15 or you can nab them at a discount if you buy four or six at once. 

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Momofuku

David Chang and Momofuku make an equally delicious chili crunch condiment. This version has a healthy dose of sesame seeds and will keep your food sufficiently spiced until Sriracha comes back in stock.

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Bushwick Kitchen

The Sriracha shortage is as good a time as any to experiment with twists on the sauce. Bushwick Kitchen also makes a curry Sriracha that’s in stock and selling for $11 a bottle.

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Polar

This is one I haven’t tested yet, but the recipe is similar to Hoy Fung’s Sriracha and this Thai-made chili sauce gets enthusiastic reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. A pack of six bottles will run you $18 on Amazon.

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