159 chili vinegar recipes

Homemade barbecue sauce simmered with butter-softened onions, garlic, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon, Worcestershire, and a full can of beer. The malty grilling sauce ready in the time it takes to fire up the coals.

Homemade pickled asparagus spears with garlic, hot chile peppers, and pickling spice in a tangy brine. Crisp, spicy, and shelf-stable for months.

Traditional Indian murga curry with bone-in chicken simmered in a ginger-garlic tomato masala finished with a splash of vinegar. Simple, rustic, and ready in 25 minutes flat.

Authentic Mexican chorizo made with pork, toasted ancho and pasilla chilies, whole spices, and vinegar. Cure it for 3 days and the flavor deepens into something store-bought can never touch.

Frijoles rancheros with pinto beans, crispy bacon, jalapenos, beer, and tomato paste baked until bubbly. A smoky, spicy Mexican-style bean casserole.

Rasta redfish marinade is a Caribbean-style chutney made from unripe mangos, tamarind, malt vinegar, ginger, and hot chilies. Simmered, pureed, and ready to transform grilled fish.

Bean chili built from scratch with toasted cumin and oregano, ground dried ancho or negro chilies, smoky chipotle, and a splash of red wine for depth. A meatless chili with serious heat and layered spice.

Spiced pickled peach slices preserved in white wine vinegar with brown sugar, dried chili peppers, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Ready after 3 weeks of curing in the jar.

Slow cooker pork and bean casserole with canned beans, sharp cheddar, bacon, brown sugar, and chili powder. Set-and-forget potluck classic with a smoky-sweet edge.

Indian okra and tomato curry (bhindi subji), sautéed and simmered in a turmeric-tomato sauce with fresh cilantro and green chiles. A vegan weeknight curry that comes together in one pan.

Dandelion Salad with Mustard Greens Vinaigrette recipe

Green tomato catsup made with apples, cabbage, bell peppers, and hot chilies in a tangy vinegar brine with pickling spices. A classic big-batch canning recipe for end-of-season tomatoes.

Crunchy Southeast Asian cabbage salad with a tangy soy-vinegar dressing, fresh chiles, garlic, cucumber, and roasted peanuts. A bright, no-cook side ready in 10 minutes.

A hearty meatless chili with kidney beans, zucchini, green chiles, and brown rice simmered in a tomato base with cloves and vinegar. Even better the next day. Freezes like a dream.

BBQ Beans with molasses, chili powder, cumin, mustard, and tomato sauce, sauteed oil-free and ready in 30 minutes. Serve on buns like sloppy joes, over whole grains, or as a picnic side.

Fiery chili salsa for canning: fire-roasted hot peppers and red bells blended with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and vinegar. Shelf-stable jars of serious heat for tacos, eggs, or chili bowls.