Heinz Chili Sauce (copycat)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) can quality tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup (karo)
• 1/2 cup distilled 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 pepper

Recipe

• 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 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 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.