How to make a Hot, Sweet THAI Chilli Sauce

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh red chilies

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is more affordable and offers a similar heat level.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a cost-effective alternative that mimics the sweetness.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Introduce the recipe and mention the quick meal prep idea at the end.

Add 6 cups of cider vinegar to a pot.

Bring the vinegar to a boil on the stove.

Once boiling, add 6 cups of sugar and stir until completely dissolved.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped garlic and 1 tablespoon of salt to the pot.

Stir in 1/2 cup of hot pepper flakes.

Fill jars with the sauce, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.

Wipe down the rims of the jars and place caps on top.

Tighten the rings on the jars fingertip tight and transfer to the canner.

Process jars in a steam canner for 15 minutes, or in a water bath canner for the same time after bringing to a boil.

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let jars sit in the canner for another 5 minutes before removing them.

Let the jars sit undisturbed for 24 hours before removing the rings and labeling them.

Store jars in a cool, dry, dark location.

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