This Homemade Chili Sauce recipe is not only delicious but it's so easy to make! It's a great way to make use of the chilis growing in your garden. Serve this tasty sauce with Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Burritos, or a California Burrito.
For the past few years, my pepper plant has been going crazy! Last year I dried the peppers and we ate them with Mexican food.
This year I wanted to try making something different. I roasted the peppers, along with a large head of garlic, and onion to make this Homemade Chili Sauce.
I was surprised not only how easy it was to make, but how delicious it turned out. In fact, I liked it enough to share it with you!
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😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This is a super easy recipe that anyone can tackle!
- This chili sauce recipe is a great way to use up an excess of chili peppers from your garden.
- This chili sauce keeps for a long time when refrigerated.
- You can make double batches and share with family and friends.
🌶 How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Rinse and dry one pound of serrano peppers and add to a foil-lined cookie sheet. Slice the bottom of a garlic bulb and place it on the tray. Arrange the chopped onion on the same tray. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the salt.
Step 2: Broil on low until everything is starting to char. Check frequently to avoid burning. Pull the tray out as needed and remove any ingredients that are beginning to burn.
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Step 3: Add the peppers and onion along with the remaining salt in a blender or food processor. Squeeze the garlic cloves into the blender. Add one to two cups of water, lime juice, and vinegar. Blend until you reach the desired consistency.
Step 4: Pour the sauce into the jars and store in the refrigerator until cool enough to enjoy. Serve with chips or your favorite Mexican meal.
🫔 Serving Suggestions
Taking the extra time to make your own Spicy Chili Sauce is always worth the effort! This sauce is very versatile and can be used in the following ways:
- This sauce goes great over Mexican Lasagna and Sheetpan Chicken Fajitas.
- I love stirring it in stews to add additional flavor.
- Chili sauce is also a great addition to ramen and other noodles.
- Finally, add a few drops of this chili sauce to wake up the flavor of Creamy Guacamole or in your California Burrito.
If you enjoy making your own homemade sauces, you may want to check out these other delicious sauces: Yogurt Shawarma Sauce, Pasta Cream Cheese Sauce, Homemade Enchilada Sauce, and Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Chili Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb. red serrano peppers
- ½ medium white onion (chopped)
- 1 bulb garlic
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 medium lime (juiced)
- 3 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse and dry one pound of serrano peppers and add to a foil-lined cookie sheet. Slice the bottom of a garlic bulb and place it on the tray. Arrange the chopped onion on the same tray. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the salt.
- Broil on low until everything is starting to char. Check frequently to avoid burning. Pull the tray out as needed and remove any ingredients that are beginning to burn.
- Add the peppers and onion along with the remaining salt in a blender or food processor. Squeeze the garlic cloves into the blender. Add one to two cups of water, lime juice, and vinegar. Blend until you reach the desired consistency.
- Pour the sauce into the jars and store in the refrigerator until cool enough to enjoy. Serve with chips or your favorite Mexican meal.
Notes
- This sauce goes great over Mexican Lasagna and Chicken Fajitas.
- I love stirring it in stews to add additional flavor.
- Chili sauce is also a great addition to ramen and other noodles.
- Finally, add a few drops of this chili sauce to wake up the flavor of guacamole or in your California Burrito.
Mariella says
Hi! I’m just wondering, how long would it last?
Hilda Sterner says
Hi Mariella, It goes pretty quick around here, but I would venture to say at least a month. You can always process it for longer storage though!