Heinz Copycat Chili Sauce Recipe - How to make AND can it for the pantry!! #canning #recipe

fresh red chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried red chilies

Dried chilies are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being a healthier option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and often cheaper than fresh.

Strain the water off the tomatoes that have been simmering overnight in the crock pot.

Add 3 quarts of pureed tomatoes to a mixing bowl.

Add 3 cups of apple cider vinegar to the tomatoes.

Add 1/2 cup of dried minced onion flakes to the mixture.

Add 6 teaspoons of garlic powder.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar.

Add 1/4 cup of salt.

Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice.

Optionally add paprika and red pepper flakes to taste.

Whisk all ingredients together until combined.

Turn on the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.

After 20 minutes of simmering, add 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste if the sauce is not thick enough.

Use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth and consistent.

Continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes while jars are warming up.

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

Wipe the rims of the jars clean before sealing with lids and bands.

Process the jars in a steam canner for 30 minutes.

Remove jars from the canner after processing.

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