Zesty Homemade Chili Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
15 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Zesty Homemade Chili Sauce
Description
The Zesty Homemade Chili Sauce recipe calls for simmering tomato sauce with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar which create a tangy sweet base. Flavors are layered with onion flakes, chili powder, garlic powder, dry mustard powder, and salt, contributing a mild heat and savory depth. The sauce is cooked uncovered for about 30 minutes, reducing and thickening to pourable consistency suitable for dipping and spreading.
This sauce is multipurpose: it can complement meatloaf, ribs, burgers, hot dogs, and wings, or be mixed into dressings and dips. Its blend of sweet, acidic, and savory notes enhances simple dishes by adding zesty flavor without overwhelming heat.
Once cooled, it can be refrigerated for up to two weeks. Adjust salt seasoning after cooking to suit taste. The sauce’s texture remains smooth with subtle spice balance and moderate sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Taste and season with additional salt if needed.
- Cool and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This sauce works well mixed into meatloaf or as a topping when halved with ketchup or BBQ sauce.
- Use as a dip for wings, popcorn shrimp, or as a spicy mayo base for fries or sandwiches.
- It enhances sloppy joes and spaghetti sauce when stirred in for added zip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 141IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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