Canning: Sweet Chili Sauce

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds flavor while being less acidic.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with a unique flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha gives a similar heat with added flavor.

Open all cans of diced tomatoes.

Melt a little bit of butter in a large pot.

Add 6 cups of celery and 4 cups of onions to the pot; sauté until softened.

Add the diced tomatoes to the pot.

Pour in 2 cups of vinegar and stir to combine.

Add 5 cups of sugar to the mixture in the pot.

Add 2 and 2/3 tablespoons of mustard seed and 1 tablespoon of salt.

Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Check the consistency after 20 minutes; if desired, cook longer for a thicker sauce.

Prepare jars by washing them and keeping them warm in the oven.

Fill the jars with the chili sauce, leaving a half-inch headspace.

Wipe the rims of the jars clean before sealing.

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