Spicy Creole Sauce Recipe

Spice up your life with this vibrant and flavorful Spicy Creole Sauce! Perfect for canning and enjoying all year round, this recipe, adapted from the Ball Blue Book, delivers a rich, zesty sauce that's ideal for rice, meatballs, shrimp, and more. Learn how to make this delicious homemade condiment – a must-have for any pantry!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 160.5 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Spicy Creole Sauce

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How to Make Spicy Creole Sauce

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté the chopped onion and green bell pepper in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and tomato puree until smooth.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  6. If canning: Preheat jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Ladle the hot sauce into the hot jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
  7. Adjust two-piece caps. Process pints for 25 minutes, quarts for 30 minutes, at 10 pounds pressure in a steam pressure canner.
  8. Remove jars and let cool completely. Check seals. Store in a cool, dark place.
  9. To serve: In a small skillet, sauté the chopped celery in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until tender-crisp.
  10. Add a portion of the creole sauce and heat through.
  11. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
  12. Serve over rice, meatballs, or shrimp. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

1g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Creole Sauce?

Spicy Creole Sauce takes about 125 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 110 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Creole Sauce?

Spicy Creole Sauce has approximately 160.5 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 2 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Creole Sauce?

The key ingredients for Spicy Creole Sauce are Tomatoes, Onions, Sweet Red Pepper, Garlic, Hot Red Pepper, Parsley. See the full list with measurements above.

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