Chili Sauce

This sauce is designed for preservation and actually improves with age as flavors meld. Once cooled, it can be refrigerated for up to 2 months or processed in a water bath canner for 15 minutes for shelf-stable storage up to 1 year.

Store cooled sauce in sterilized jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 months, or process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes for shelf-stable storage up to 1 year in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 weeks. The high acid and sugar content act as natural preservatives.