Homemade Chili Sauce - Chili Pepper Madness

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.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients for chili sauce.

Measure and add 6 ounces of tomato paste into a bowl.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to the bowl to thin out the sauce.

Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the mixture.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of honey for extra sweetness.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the bowl.

Include 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika (or cayenne for more heat).

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice.

Include 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves as optional ingredients.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes for spice, adjusting to taste.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Whisk all ingredients together in the bowl until well combined.

Transfer the mixture into a small pot heated to medium heat.

Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors develop and thicken.

If desired, add more water to adjust the consistency while simmering.

After simmering, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar for storage.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary