Best 9 Grandmothers Chili Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a taste of tradition with "Grandmother's Chili Sauce," a collection of delectable recipes passed down through generations. Embark on a culinary journey as you discover the secrets behind this classic condiment, a staple in kitchens for its versatility and irresistible flavor. From the tangy "Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce" to the smoky heat of the "Roasted Red Pepper Chili Sauce," each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer the mild kick of the "Mild Chili Sauce" or the fiery intensity of the "Hot Chili Sauce," this article has something for every palate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dishes with the perfect homemade chili sauce.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CHILI SAUCE



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This has been a favorite in my family passed down from my grandmother that was born before the 1900's. Use as marinade for meats or over meatloaf, or in place of ketchup. This is awesome with grilled hamburgers. Enjoy!

Provided by Carolyn Parke

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

14 lb roma tomatoes
4 c chopped celery (2 bunches)
21/2 c chopped onions
21/2 c green bell peppers
6 stick cinnamon sticks
41/2 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1 qt apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp dry mustard
1 tsp cloves, ground
1/4 c canning salt

Steps:

  • 1. Scald tomatoes, peel, core, and cut into chunks.
  • 2. Put in large kettle, cook 15 minutes.
  • 3. Drain off half of the juice (appproximately 6 cups).
  • 4. Aff celery, onion, and green peppers. Simmer 11/2 hours.
  • 5. Tie cinnamon sticks in a cheese cloth.
  • 6. Addcinnamon sticks with brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, cloves, and salt.
  • 7. Continue cooking another 11/2 hours, or until thick consistency.
  • 8. Remove cinnamon sticks.
  • 9. Fill hot pint jars.
  • 10. Process 15 minutes in hot water bath. Remove from bath and place on towel to let bottles dry and cool.

GRANDMA'S CHILI SAUCE



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This sadly is not my grandma's recipe; I wish I had gotten it from her when she was alive. However, I ran across this one and it has so many of the same ingredients in it I decided to give it a try, quite a few years ago. My family and I really love it.

Provided by Amy Alusa

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 c chopped cored peeled tomatoes (about 16 medium)
6 onions, chopped
6 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 c cups white vinegar
1 c lightly packed brown sugar
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbsp freshly grated or drained bottled horseradish, optional
1 Tbsp celery salt
1 Tbsp mustard seeds
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground mace or nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
7 7 ball® (16 oz) pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands

Steps:

  • 1. COMBINE tomatoes, onions, green and red peppers, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, horseradish, if using, celery salt, mustard seeds and salt in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, for 1-1/2 hours, until sauce begins to thicken. Add allspice, mace, cinnamon and cloves. Continue to boil gently, stirring occasionally, until thickened and sauce begins to mound on a spoon, about 30 minutes
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. LADLE the hot chili sauce into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot sauce. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
  • 4. PROCESS jars in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

GRANDMA PRENTICE'S CHILI SAUCE



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Old family recipe. Great for topping on eggs or just about any sandwich.

Provided by Chef Jaybo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 7h30m

Yield 112

Number Of Ingredients 11

25 tomatoes, chopped
10 onions, cut into chunks
1 quart apple cider vinegar
6 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
5 chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 green chile pepper, chopped with the seeds
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, onions, apple cider vinegar, green bell peppers, seeded chopped chile peppers, sugar, unseeded chopped chile pepper, salt, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Ladle enough of the tomato mixture into the pitcher of a blender to fill to about 3/4-full; blend until smooth. Pour blended mixture into a large pot. Repeat blending until entire mixture has been pureed.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened, 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 65.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GRAM'S CHILI SAUCE



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Chili sauce is an underused condiment, in my mind, and I think this chili sauce recipe should be a staple in everyone's fridge. This recipe is a cross between a ketchup and a barbecue sauce. I kept going back for just "one more taste" - the flavors are that good. The nutmeg, ginger and curry spices are prevalent but not...

Provided by Marvin Beachler

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 gal about 6 1/2 lbs tomatoes, peeled and cored, may use canned
1 c onion, coarsely chopped
2 c apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 c sugar
4 tsp salt
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp tabasco
1/2 tsp curry powder

Steps:

  • 1. Crush tomatoes, or use crushed canned tomatoes, in a large heavy bottomed pot. Add the remaining ingredients.
  • 2. Bring the pot to a boil, turn heat to lowest flame or temperature and simmer uncovered. Reduce the sauce by almost half. You should end with a nicely thickened and juicy condiment.
  • 3. You may can the sauce or keep it in the refrigerator, covered. It will keep well in the fridge for about three weeks.

GRANDMA'S CHILI SAUCE



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This is an old family recipe from my grandmother from when Chili Sauce had nothing to do with chili, hot peppers, etc. It is a relish which is excellent on hot dogs, brats, any roasted or grilled pork. I am posting it with the assumption that you are familiar with water bath canning. If you need further specifics on preparing...

Provided by Connie Zuidema

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 medium tomatoes
6 medium onions
3 medium green peppers
1 bunch celery
2 c vinegar
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp cloves
2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice

Steps:

  • 1. Scald tomatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes; cool in cold water.
  • 2. Core, peel, and finely chop tomatoes. Finely chop onions, green peppers and celery and place all in very large pot.
  • 3. Add vinegar, sugar and remaining ingredients to tomato mixture in pot and bring to boil.
  • 4. Cook until cooked through and all vegetables are soft, approximately 30 minutes.
  • 5. While vegetables are cooking, prepare water bath canning, bringing enough water to boil to cover pint jars with 1-2 inches of water.
  • 6. Fill pint canning jars to within 1/2 inch of top, place lids and screw tops onto jars and place in water bath canner.
  • 7. Process 40 minutes.

GRANDMA'S CHILI SAUCE TOMATO RELISH



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This is more of a sweet and sour flavored tomato relish. My wifes grandmothers recipe. This stuff is great on everything. Also it is great as a dip for chips!

Provided by Chef Teer

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 pint jars, 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 lbs ripe tomatoes
10 onions
4 bell peppers
1 quart vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
1 tablespoon mustard
5 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Note: To add a little spice or zest you may add some japaleno's and cajun creole spice to this.
  • Boil tomato's then core,peel, and dice.
  • combine diced tomato's and all ingredients in a larger boiling pot.
  • Cook until onions and peppers are soft and not crunchy.
  • Let it cool to room temperature then you may freeze, can, refrigerate or chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1446.6, Carbohydrate 135.8, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 120.2, Protein 6.3

GRANDMA'S CHILI SAUCE



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This is the chili sauce my grandma used to make, then my mom, and now me. It is so good, it would be illegal not to share it.

Provided by Cooker Man Dan

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h35m

Yield 14 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 liters tomatoes (Peeled)
1 1/2 kg brown sugar
2 cups onions, finely chopped
3 -4 green peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup pickling salt
1 liter malt vinegar (5 % acetic acid)
1/2-1 stalk celery, finely chopped
3 ounces pickling spices

Steps:

  • Wash jars well, and dry in 200 oven for 10 minute.
  • Put Pickling spices into cheesecloth, and make a bag, tie top well, and leave several inches of sting. Tie to handle of pot.
  • In 15 liter heavy duty pot , add all ingredients, and bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.
  • Simmer for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until celery is soft, stirring often. Remove spice bags.
  • Ladle into Jars, put lids on and allow to seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.5, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 4116.7, Carbohydrate 129.5, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 119.1, Protein 5.2

GRANDMA BETTY'S CHILI SAUCE



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This is the first recipe my Grandma taught me. I make at least three batches every year to give out to all the family, and to Grandma since she is no longer cooking. This goes great on Roast beef or fried potatoes or scrambled eggs, it's on our table next to the other condiments.

Provided by Chef Jana

Categories     Low Protein

Time 2h15m

Yield 14 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

25 tomatoes, peeled stemed and quartered
10 apples, peeled cored and quartered
8 onions, peeled,quartered
2 green peppers, stemed,seeded and quartered
4 cups sugar
2 cups cider vinegar
1/4 cup salt
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Grind up first 4 ingredients in a food grinder.
  • Add spices.
  • Add sugar and vinegar.
  • Bring to boil over medium high heat.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Cook down to desired thickness.
  • We like ours like a thin applesuace consistency.
  • And put in hot jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2037.9, Carbohydrate 88.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 76.4, Protein 3

GRANDMA'S CHILI SAUCE



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Grandma made this every Fall, The house smelled so good. Good on burgers, hot dogs, we always add a couple pints to our chili

Provided by Shirley Weed

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 hearty tomatoes, scalded & peeled & chopped
3 med onions chopped
2 green peppers chopped
2 cup vinegar
1 1|2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingred together in a heavy pan Bring to a boil reduse heat & simmer 2 hours. Put in sterilized hot jars. No need to process

Tips:

  • Choose ripe tomatoes: Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. Avoid tomatoes that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes before making the sauce intensifies their flavor and gives the sauce a smoky depth of flavor.
  • Use a variety of peppers: Feel free to adjust the type and amount of peppers you use to achieve your desired level of heat. For a milder sauce, use fewer peppers or remove the seeds and ribs before chopping.
  • Sauté the onions and garlic: Sautéing the onions and garlic in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant adds depth and flavor to the sauce.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the sauce for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season to taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or chili powder.
  • Let the sauce cool before storing: Allow the sauce to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This grandmother's chili sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, this chili sauce is sure to please. Enjoy!

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