Heinz Chili Sauce (Copycat) Recipe

Name: Heinz Chili Sauce (Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can quality tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup light corn syrup (Karo); 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar (Heinz); 1 tablespoon minced onion flakes; 1 teaspoon unseasoned sweet chili powder; 1 teaspoon plain salt; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Servings: persons

1 (6 ounce) can quality tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup (Karo)
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar (Heinz)
1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
1 teaspoon unseasoned sweet chili powder
1 teaspoon plain salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

1
WHISK all ingredients well in a medium bowl: 1 (6 ounce) can quality tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup light corn syrup (Karo), 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar (Heinz), 1 tablespoon minced onion flakes, 1 teaspoon unseasoned sweet chili powder, 1 teaspoon plain salt, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
2
SIMMER sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until proper/desired consistency is reached (sauce should be as thick as possible, while retaining viscosity); TASTE sauce; SEASON to taste with a pinch of salt salt or more if necessary (flavor should be a balance between savory, salty, sweet and sour).
3
REMOVE from heat and allow to cool completely.
4
POUR sauce into a squeeze bottle and serve.
5
ENJOY it while it lasts! Refrigerate unused portion in sealed squeeze bottle.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 ounce) can quality tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup light corn syrup (Karo), 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar (Heinz), and more.

Yes, Heinz Chili Sauce (Copycat) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Heinz Chili Sauce (Copycat)

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Variations & substitutions

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