Sauces

Singapore Red Chili Sauce

Sauces

Singapore Red Chili Sauce

This chili sauce could be described as an Asian version of Tabasco sauce. Although it makes a nice accompaniment to cold roast chicken or beef and is great on hot dogs, this sauce is particularly delicious with Asian dishes such as noodles. But use it sparingly: it is very hot.

Makes:

6 Half Pint Jars (8oz

Prep:

20 Minutes

Processing Time:

10 Minutes


INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)

2 1/2 cups granulated sugar

4 cups chopped hot red chili peppers, such as Holland (Dutch), Fresno or jalapeño

1 1/2 cups sultana raisins, rinsed

1/4 cup chopped garlic

1 Tbsp grated ginger root

2 tsp salt

Water Bath Canning

DIRECTIONS

FIRST, LET'S PREP!

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Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.

NEXT, TIME TO COOK!

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Combine vinegar and sugar in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and boil gently for 3 minutes. Add chili peppers, raisins, garlic, ginger root and salt. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and boil gently until vegetables are heated through, about 5 minutes.

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DID YOU KNOW?

To guarantee the most delicious preserved foods, always begin with the best-quality produce at its peak of ripeness.

NEXT, LET'S CAN IT!

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Ladle hot sauce into a hot jar leaving a 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling-water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.

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Water must cover jars by 1 inch. Adjust heat to medium-high, cover canner, and bring water to a rolling boil. Process half pint jars for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat and remove cover. Let jars cool 5 minutes. Remove jars from canner; do not retighten bands if loose. Cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.

HAPPY CANNING!