Chile Sauce
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces A classic, rustic homemade chile sauce featuring ripe tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for canning or serving alongside your favorite savory dishes.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 60 mins | None | 4 cups |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tomatoes | Large, ripe |
| 3/4 cup | Vinegar | Standard |
| 1 | Pepper | Large |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | Fine |
| 1 tbsp | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 | Onion | Chopped |
| 1 pinch | Celery Seed | Dried |
| 1 pinch | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1 pinch | Allspice | Ground |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Simmering
- Chop the 12 large ripe tomatoes and 1 onion into small pieces.
- Combine the 12 tomatoes, 1 onion, 3/4 cup vinegar, 1 large pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, and the pinches of celery seed, cinnamon, and allspice in a large pot.
- Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency and the vegetables are soft and broken down.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or process in water bath cans for long-term storage.
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