Homemade Sugar-free Chili Sauce | Zero Carb | Super easy | Savory, Spicy, Sweet & Mildly tangy

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.

Combine ground chilies or chili paste with monk fruit, salt, garlic powder, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and water in a saucepan.

Cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil.

Lower the heat and let it simmer for a while.

Sprinkle in xanthan gum gradually to prevent lumps.

Once it has reached the right consistency, remove from heat.

Allow to cool as it will thicken further.

Store in a clean and dry jar.

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