Homemade Piri-Piri Sauce | DJ BBQ

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

piri piri peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder retains flavor while being shelf-stable.

lemon zest

🥗Healthier: lime zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lime zest offers a similar brightness.

Start by pouring a big old glug of bourbon into a jar.

Add 1 cup of olive oil to the jar.

Pour in 1/3 cup of CER vinegar (or white/red wine vinegar).

Chop up 7 chilies and add them to the jar (seeds can be left in for extra heat).

Squeeze in half a lemon (or the whole lemon if it's not juicy).

Chop up 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the jar.

Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt to the mixture.

Seal the jar and give it a good shake.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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