People really, really, really like Sriracha. There is, in fact, an entire underground community of Sriracha fanatics, and they’re surprisingly vocal. There are Sriracha fan forums, multiple Sriracha Facebookpages, and online guides devoted to the identification of conterfeit Sriracha products. There is also a soon-to-air Sriracha documentary, funded by a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign. And last month, when a California judge ordered Sriracha producer Huy Fong Foods to halt its operations temporarily, there were outraged cries from Srirachaphiles worldwide. While those die-hard fans wait on tenterhooks to see how things shake out, we delved into their underworld to see what we could find. Here, 10 products that only a chilihead could love.
<strong>Sriracha Water Bottle</strong><br />
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For anyone who’s ever wanted to drink straight from the Sriracha bottle, this lightweight nalgene creates the same the effect—without the gastrointestinal upset. $10.<br />
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<em><strong></strong>Available at <a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1467/" target="_blank">thinkgeek.com</a></em><br />
<strong>Sriracha Candy Canes</strong><br />
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A fun way to inject the holidays with a little extra fire (and, according to the ad, “great for tricking your unsuspecting friends and children”). $8.<br />
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<em>Available at <a href="http://www.jdfoods.net/products/getweird/srirachacandycanes" target="_blank">jdfoods.net</a></em>
<strong>Sriracha Popcorn</strong><br />
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A flavour-packed alternative to plain buttered corn. DIYers may want to try <a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/sriracha-popcorn/762d27ed-10ed-466f-a581-6597c556d61a" target="_blank">making their own.</a> $6.<br />
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<em><strong></strong>Available at </em><a href="http://shop.theoatmeal.com/products/sriracha-popcorn" target="_blank"><em>shop.theoatmeal.com</em></a>
<strong>Sriracha Vodka</strong><br />
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The soon-to-launch flavoured liquor from <a href="http://www.uvvodka.com/products/sriracha" target="_blank">Phillips Distilling Company</a> bills itself as “the bloody Mary’s new best friend.”<br />
<strong>Sriracha Lip Balm</strong><br />
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Just the thing for parched lips: a waxy pomade infused with chili and garlic flavours. $4.<br />
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<em><strong></strong>Available at <a href="http://shop.theoatmeal.com/products/sriracha-lip-balm" target="_blank">shop.theoatmeal.com</a></em>
<strong>Sriracha Stilettos</strong><br />
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These hand-painted pumps also come as flats—because sometimes women want to flaunt their roosters too. $210.<br />
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<em>Available at <a href="http://www.hourglassfootwear.com/Rock_Out_Stiletto_p/rockoutstiletto.htm" target="_blank">hourglassfootwear.com</a></em>