Preparation info
  • Makes

    700 ml

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Tinned Tomatoes Cookbook: 100 everyday recipes using the most versatile ingredient in your kitchen

By Samuel Goldsmith

Published 2024

  • About

There are many types of hot sauce, this one is similar to an American-style sauce. It’s spicy, but also has a sweetness thanks to the apple juice and sugar.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated

Method

Drizzle the oil into a saucepan and warm over a gentle heat. Add the onion and fry until softened but not golden, around 10-12 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chilli and cook for a further 5 minutes until also softened.

Stir in the tinned tomatoes, vinegar, apple juice and sugar and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until thickened slightly. Season well with salt and pepper, cool a little the