Piri Piri Sauce (Portugal, Algarve) Homemade

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Piri Piri Sauce recipe with a spicy kick

Piri Piri Sauce (Portugal, Algarve) Homemade

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10080 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 ounces hot red chili peppers , fresh , seeds and veins removed , roughly sliced
	8 ounces mild red peppers , seeded and roughly sliced
	1/4 cup coarse salt
	2/3 cup white wine vinegar

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Piri Piri Sauce is a popular hot sauce from the Algarve region of Portugal, famous for its spicy kick and bold flavor. This homemade version allows you to customize the heat level to your liking and is a great addition to grilled meats, vegetables, and rice dishes.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, pulse chili peppers and mild red peppers until finely chopped.
2.	Transfer to a glass jar, add salt, and mix well.
3.	Pour white wine vinegar over the mixture and stir to combine.
4.	Seal the jar and store in a cool, dark place for at least 1 week before using.

PROS

This homemade Piri Piri Sauce is full of bold, spicy flavor and adds a kick to any dish.

It is also a great way to use up leftover peppers and is customizable to your desired level of heat.

CONS

This sauce can be very spicy for those who are sensitive to heat.

It is also high in sodium due to the use of coarse salt.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The hot peppers in this sauce contain capsaicin, which has been linked to reducing inflammation and may help with pain relief.
It is also low in calories and can be a great addition to a healthy meal in moderation.