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Another Sriracha shortage?

Summer of 2024 may bring another Sriracha shortage
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Hao’s Grocery and Cafe in Near Southside is a great resource for hot sauce. | Hao Tran teaches rotating cooking classes for chefs of all ages. | Photo by FTWtoday
A summer without Sriracha? It’s a possibility now that Huy Fong Foods plans to stop production until after Labor Day. “All orders that have been scheduled beginning on May 6, 2024, will be canceled,” the California-based hot sauce company said. That’s nearly a four-month pause on the production of Sriracha, chili garlic sauce, and sambal oelek.

This isn’t the first time Huy Fong couldn’t deliver the heat. Last year, we reported a Sriracha shortage due to droughts in Mexico (where the jalapeno peppers are sourced). This year’s culprit? The peppers are “too green.”

Huy Fong’s “red rooster” Sriracha is known for, well, being red. When jalapenos are too green, they dilute that iconic color. It isn’t just the hue that’s halting the hot sauce — green peppers are also less spicy than their more developed red pepper peers. And what’s Sriracha without spice?

Good news, though. Other Sriracha creators aren’t reporting the same red jalapeno shortage. You can get your hands on some hot sauce by visiting one of these local grocers.

Hao’s Grocery and Cafe | 120 St. Louis Ave.
The Near Southside business offers a multitude of hot sauces, including char siu + gochujang. Bonus: Check out the cooking classes on Instagram.

Inlay Asian Market | 5332 Trail Lake Dr.
In addition to hot sauces, the store’s product selection includes multiple curries and ramen options.

Bo Kham Asian Market | 7630 N. Beach St., Ste. 106
Choose from multiple sauces and a variety of jalapenos, if you dare dabble in making your own hot sauce.

Fxcking Hot Sauces | E-commerce from Dallas
Grab more than a dozen small batch, craft hot sauces. Pro tip: Go for Everde I’m Hustling, a steal at only $10.

H Mart | Haltom City
The Asian mega-grocery is coming soon to the intersection of North Beach Street and NE Loop 820. While it won’t help you with this summer’s shortage, keep it in mind for the future.
Asked

Would you rather...
A. Have green Sriracha sauce?
B. Endure another Sriracha shortage summer?
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Events
Tuesday, May 28
  • Haute and Healthy | Tuesday, May 28 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 W. Freeway, Fort Worth | $85 | Use high-quality ingredients to make Coq au Vin Saute and Pommes Savoyarde with a healthy French flair.
  • Social Media Marketing: A Beginner’s Guide | Tuesday, May 28 | 7-8 p.m. | Vivian J. Lincoln Library, 8829 McCart Ave., Fort Worth | $25 | If you’re late to the social media game or launching a new business, learn the basics of branding, selling, and engagement.
Wednesday, May 29
  • Wine Wednesday | Wednesday, May 29 | 4 p.m. | Toro Toro, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | This is a Wednesday downtown staple — and Toro Toro has a deceptively large amount of bar seating.
  • The Rocket Man Experience | Wednesday, May 29 | 7-10 p.m. | Ridglea Room, 3309 Winthrop Ave., Fort Worth | $25-$140 | The Elton John tribute band will rock out, making you wonder if the lyrics say “Tony Danza” or “Tiny Dancer.”
Thursday, May 30
  • Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships | Thursday, May 30 | 12-9:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $14-$200 | Simone Biles and other top athletes come to Cowtown to compete in one of the last events before the Paris Olympics.
  • Summer Menu Tasting | Thursday, May 30 | 6-8 p.m. | Taste Community Restaurant, 1200 S. Main St., Fort Worth | $70-$300 | Sample a massive mix of summer recipes before the menu goes live to the public.
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News Notes
Biz
  • City Council approved the nomination of MP Magnetics, associated with Las Vegas-based mining company MP Materials, for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The company will be able to add 260 jobs in northeast Fort Worth as a result of the state-sponsored benefits.
Opening
  • Winston and Waits will open a second location in downtown Aledo on Saturday, June 1. The women-owned lifestyle brand will also move its South Main Village store down the street from its current location.
Outdoors
  • The Arlington parks system was voted No. 4 in Texas and No. 47 nationwide by the 2024 ParkScore report. The national nonprofit compared 100 US cities in five categories, equity, access, investment, amenities, and acreage, to determine the rankings. Bonus: Explore these 25 Cowtown parks.
Opened
  • Mantra, a new Indian and Nepalese restaurant, is now open in Euless. Biswo Naharki founded the restaurant because of a lack of similar options in Tarrant County. Stop by for dishes like mushroom matar and dal makhani. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Festival
  • If you’re up for a slight drive west, the Willow Park Palooza + Car Show, rescheduled from two weeks ago, is now on Saturday, June 1. This is the fifth annual iteration of this family-friendly event.
Kids
Concert
  • The flip side of sports success — because of the Mavericks and Stars’ deep playoff runs, four concerts at American Airlines Center have been moved: Melanie Martinez, Bad Bunny, Niki Minaj, and Pepe Aguilar. Singer NF’s concert on Saturday, June 1 might also get moved. (WFAA)
Development
  • BJ’s Wholesale Club filed an application for a commercial grading permit and drainage study at 5901 Altamesa Blvd. While just a preliminary step in the development process, the application signals the discount beverage retailer’s intent to enter Fort Worth. There are actually no current BJ’s locations in Texas.
History
  • After 45 years of service in gray, the YF-16 #2 aircraft at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum will be unveiled to the public in its original red, white, and blue livery on Saturday, June 1. A classic among Lockheed Martin planes, the YF-16 #2 has undergone extensive restorations in the past decade.
Fort Worthian
  • After success in both the NYC theater scene and Hollywood, Eric and Sainty Nelson have returned full-time to Fort Worth and are excited to boost the entertainment scene in the city. Bonus: See what’s coming up next for the couple in our interview. (WFAA)
Sports
  • How have the early season games been for our defending World Series champions? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
  • If you spent your whole Sunday reorganizing your closet, here’s another spring cleaning suggestion: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026. That’s almost two years to pay off your balance, sans interest. Plus, you’ll earn 2% cash back on purchases.*
 
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Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown, a new hotel at 811 Commerce St., has announced the two dining experiences that will open this summer. First-floor dining lounge Bouvier Brassiere will blend “French roots and Texas soul” foods, while rooftop bar ANNEX will offer handcrafted cocktails with a panoramic view of downtown.
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