Chili Sauce Substitute

Elevate your dishes with this quick and easy homemade Chili Sauce Substitute, perfect for when you're out of the store-bought version or simply craving a fresher alternative. Made with pantry staples like tomato paste, white vinegar, and a blend of spices including cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, this recipe delivers bold, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors in just 10 minutes. Simmered to perfection, this versatile condiment is a great replacement for traditional chili sauce in recipes, a zesty topping for burgers, or a tasty dip for fries. With its simple preparation and short ingredient list, this DIY chili sauce is a must-have addition to your homemade condiment repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

6 tablespoons Tomato paste
2 tablespoons White vinegar
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
2 tablespoons Water
0.25 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the tomato paste, white vinegar, and water. Stir until smooth.

Step 2

Add the granulated sugar, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool completely.

Step 6

Transfer the chili sauce substitute to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 7

Use as a condiment, dipping sauce, or ingredient in recipes where chili sauce is called for.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(190.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	200.2

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 653.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.6g
Protein 5.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.5mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1133.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.9%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 85.8%