Chili Sauce Recipe

This homemade chili sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors all rolled into a kicked-up condiment you’ll reach for again and again. You might even give up plain ol’ ketchup entirely.

Our homemade chili sauce is the perfect substitute for Heinz Chili Sauce that can be whipped up in a matter of minutes using just a can of tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion, and common spices you likely already have in the spice cabinet.

Chili sauce is a delicious condiment sometimes compared closely with hot sauce but has more body and a range of sweet, spicy, and milder varieties. Not to be confused with Vietnamese Chili Garlic Sauce with its savory blast of garlic or Thai Chili Sauce, which is sweeter and is not a tomato-based sauce. Think of this sauce as more of a grown-up’s kicked-up ketchup.

It is called for in many kinds of recipes to add a little life and heat, like Russian Salad Dressing, or enjoyed as a tasty dipper with Sweet Potato Home Fries.

While it is readily available at the grocery store, making chili sauce at home is so easy and gives you more control over the ingredients and flavor. This is especially helpful if you’re avoiding high fructose corn syrup or preservatives common in shelved products.

You can also tweak your homemade sauce to be more spicy, sweet, or savory to your taste! The secret to making the best chili sauce is getting the right balance of flavors.

1. 1 cup tomato sauce.
2. 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste.
3. 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar.
4. ½ teaspoon chili powder.
5. ¼ teaspoon ground allspice.
6. ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
7. ¼ teaspoon onion powder.

Homemade Chili Sauce

Chili sauce has an inherent sweetness to it. If you would prefer yours a little less sweet, start by adding one tablespoon of brown sugar and then taste after the remaining ingredients have been mixed in, adding the additional brown sugar as desired.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Ingredients:

• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (I used white vinegar; cider vinegar would be good, too)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (I used ancho chili powder; regular would be fine)
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• Tabasco to taste (I used 5-6 dashes)
• Dash each of cloves and allspice (my “dash” equals about half of my 1/8 measuring spoon)

Instruction:

Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl until full blended. Transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator. Flavors will develop as the chili sauce sits so make a few hours or a day in advance, if possible.

Homemade Chili Sauce

“Spicy, tangy, sweet tomato sauce condiment for sandwiches and salad dressings.”

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 16

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 15 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 112 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup minced sweet onion
• 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar (, or 3 tablespoons refined sugar)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons chipotle Tabasco (, or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 clove minced garlic
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instruction:

1. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan, stir to combine, and simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors.
2. Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender right in the pot or allow to cool and transfer to a blender. Blending will create a smoother texture and completely incorporate flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt or pepper, if needed (this will depend on the amount of salt in the tomato sauce).
3. Cool completely and taste again to adjust seasoning further if needed. Transfer to a jar with a lid and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Chili Sauce Recipe

This homemade chili sauce recipe is a great combination of sweet and savory, perfect as a condiment, marinade, or all around flavor builder. So many uses!

Prep: 10min

Yield: 32

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 16 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 45 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces tomato paste (1 can)
• Water for thinning (1/4 to 1/2 cup water, or more as needed)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or to taste – white vinegar is good, too)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (use cayenne for spicier)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or use hot sauce, to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• Salt and pepper to taste (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon is usually good)

Instruction:

1. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk them together until the chili sauce is nicely uniform and all of the ingredients are mixed through.
2. Pour the chili sauce into a small pot or sauce pan. Heat and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and develop. Taste and adjust for salt, honey, and other spices. Add more water for a thinner sauce.
3. Cool. Store in the refrigerator, covered.

How to make Chilli Sauce! | Jamie Oliver

FAQ

What is chili sauce made of?

How to make chili sause at home?

1. Take 500 grams of green chillies. 0:07. Take 500 grams of green chillies. …
2. Add them into a pressure cooker. 0:23. …
3. Add 50 grams of chopped ginger. 0:26. …
4. 15 peeled garlic pods. 0:30. …
5. Add 250 ml of water. 0:33. …
6. Close the lid and cook for 3 whistles. 0:40. …
7. Let them cool completely. 0:53. …
8. Add them into a blender. 0:57.

What can I substitute for chili sauce?

• Harissa Sauce.
• Sriracha Sauce.
• Ketchup and Cayenne.
• Fresh Peppers.
• Spicy Tomato Sauce.
• Spicy Ketchup.
• Chili Garlic Paste.
• Regular Hot Sauce.