Homemade Chili Sauce
Homemade Chili Sauce is a flavorful, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment made with tomatoes, peppers, vinegar, and spices—perfect for dipping, glazing, or cooking.
Equipment
- Large saucepan or pot
- Wooden spoon
- Knife & cutting board
- Blender or food processor
- measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes chopped
- 2 red bell peppers chopped
- 3 –4 red chilies adjust to spice preference
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and chilies.
- Cook for 10 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Return to saucepan and simmer another 5 minutes to thicken.
- Let cool and store in sterilized jars.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 30
• Protein: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 4g