Mild Chili Sauce Recipe

This nostalgic chili sauce recipe is a taste of home, reminiscent of cozy harvest days. Imagine the warm, inviting aroma filling your kitchen – just like Mom used to make! This mild chili sauce is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it as a breakfast treat with eggs, or elevate your burgers and hot dogs to the next level. Made with simple ingredients and a slow-simmered magic, this recipe is almost guaranteed not to last through the winter!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 177.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 2.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mild Chili Sauce

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How to Make Mild Chili Sauce

  1. Combine all spices in a cheesecloth bag or tea ball. This makes removing them later super easy!
  2. In a large pot, combine the diced onions, garlic, bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and the spice bag. Add the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove the spice bag.
  6. Carefully ladle the hot chili sauce into sterilized jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean.
  7. Seal the jars immediately with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (for pints) or 15 minutes (for quarts) to ensure safe preservation. (Note: This step is optional if you plan to consume it within a few days)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

135g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g

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