Back to Basics: How to Make Authentic Chili Sauce

Sometimes these are called poblanos or pasilla chilies. Ancho chilies are a mild pepper that has excellent flavor and are easy to work with. These chilies will not make your eyes or skin burn due to their heat, however, try not to rub your eyes after messing with the seeds and peppers.

The water provides a liquid to mix the ingredients and soften the heat of the peppers. Make sure to use the amount called for. Otherwise, your sauce could be too runny or not mix well.

Garlic tends to add a whole new dimension of flavor to chili sauce. It gives off a spicy aroma and adds a bit of spice to the sauce. Garlic is commonly used as a flavor profile to add depth to dishes.

If you aren’t a fan of cloves, try allspice instead. Cloves are a flower bud produced by a tree that is native to Indonesia. Cloves provide a rich, aromatic flavor profile. Cloves can overpower a dish if too many are used, so use sparingly.

Cloves are mostly used in sauces, pickling, canning, and stewing. Cloves help to offset gamey flavors such as venison, bison, and rabbit meat.

If you are using allspice instead, you will pick up notes of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. This spice is used as a substitute for any of the three seasonings and will add a depth of richness and flavor to your meals and sauces.

Peppercorns come in different colors depending on their maturity and taste. Black peppercorns are rich in manganese, iron, potassium, and so much more. Black peppercorns are the most mature and pack a spicy flavor. Pepper tends to lose its flavor if cooked for too long, so make sure it’s added at the end.

Salt is a common seasoning that brings out the flavor of the foods it’s seasoning. Salt is a seasoning that is added to almost every meal and allows for the flavors to come together but shines individually as well. Salt is a basic seasoning that you should always have on hand. It’s great for seasoning food, cleaning products, creating scrubs, and using around the house.

Olive oil is made from whole olives by pressing them. Olive oil isn’t just used in cooking, but also in home remedies, bath supplies, and cleaning supplies as well. It’s great for your skin, healthy for your body, and have been known to reduce the side effects of cancer.

It’s a rich nutty flavor with earthy undertones. The oil is usually a greenish tint and comes in glass bottles. Olive oil is also produced ethically and is environmentally friendly.

A paring knife is a short knife with a small, short blade. This is ideal for cutting into thin, dried, or small pieces of food. A paring knife is easily controlled for small cuts and incisions.

This saucepan should be stainless steel for even cooking and to prevent any staining or corrosion cause from the peppers. Stainless steel is nonreactive and will not discolor from acidic ingredients. You could also use glass, or ceramic cookware as well. These have a surface coating that creates a nonreactive surface that won’t affect acidic foods.

This blender should be of good quality and able to make purees. Most blenders are made of glass with steel blades and a plastic base. They come with many program settings, but for this recipe, you will need to be able to puree ingredients.

You’ll need a strainer to pour the liquid through to catch any clumps of peppers or seasonings that didn’t blend all the way down. The strainer should be stainless steel so the acids from the peppers don’t create a reaction with the metal.

If you have any tips or tricks for your favorite chili sauces, tell me about them! I don’t think there are too many recipes to have for this condiment. It’s so versatile that you can change the ingredients and serve it with many different dishes as a different side!