Tomato Butter (Sweet Chili Sauce)

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 0

Tomato Butter (Sweet Chili Sauce) Recipe for a Tasty Snack or Sauce

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

240 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

6 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

105

Sugar

24g

Fat

Tomato Butter (Sweet Chili Sauce) is a sauce that can be paired with many different foods. It can be used as a marinade for grilled meats or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, chicken fingers, or french fries. This sauce is a great way to add flavor and texture to sandwiches, wraps, and paninis as well. The sweetness of the brown sugar pairs well with the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar, while the spices add depth to the sauce. Whether you are planning a barbecue, a picnic, or just a snack at home, Tomato Butter (Sweet Chili Sauce) is a delicious and versatile option.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, combine tomatoes, vinegar, clove, allspice, and salt.
2.	Mix well and let it simmer for 30-60 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
3.	Run it through a food mill to remove seeds and skins.
4.	In another pot, mix dry mustard, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
5.	Add the tomato mixture to the pot and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
6.	Let it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until thick and syrupy.
7.	Pour it into sterilized jars and let cool to room temperature.

PROS

Tomato Butter (Sweet Chili Sauce) is a versatile condiment.
It can be used as a dipping sauce, a marinade for meats, or a spread on sandwiches.

This sauce is an excellent way to use up an abundance of garden-fresh tomatoes.

It is a preservative-free sauce that can be customized to your preference by adjusting the spice level.

CONS

Tomato Butter (Sweet Chili Sauce) can take a long time to make, with a few hours required to prepare and cook the sauce.

It may require additional cooking time to achieve the desired thickness, which can be tiring and time-consuming.

The size of the jars used may limit the shelf life of the sauce once opened.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tomatoes are high in vitamin C and lycopene, which are both beneficial to the immune system. They also contain antioxidants that help to combat the damage done by free radicals.
Chili is a known metabolism booster due to the presence of capsaicin, which increases the body’s heat production and fat-burning rate.

	6 quarts tomatoes , peeled and cut
	4 cups vinegar
	1 tablespoon clove
	1 tablespoon allspice
	1 tablespoon salt
	1 teaspoon dry mustard
	3 lbs brown sugar
	4 tablespoons cornstarch