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Red pepper sauce in a bowl
Vibrant Sweet & Sour Red Pepper Sauce

Sweet & Sour Red Pepper Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
This sauce proves red peppers are full of hidden sweetness. Their fleshy walls are packed with natural sugars that caramelize under heat. We amplify this with honey and balance it with vinegar. The result is a vibrant red, glossy sauce that tastes as good as it looks.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 85 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Immersion Blender (optional)
  • Knife

Instructions

1 ✓

Remove seeds and ribs from the pepper and dice finely (1/4 inch).

Tip: Fine dice cooks faster and makes for a better texture.
2 ✓

Grate the garlic.

Tip: Grated garlic disperses better than chopped.
3 ✓

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).

Tip: Don't let it brown!
4 ✓

Add diced pepper immediately. Stir to coat.

Tip: The moisture from the pepper stops the garlic from burning.
5 ✓

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 minutes until peppers are very soft.

Tip: Steam helps soften the vegetable.
6 ✓

Add vinegar, honey, water, salt, and pepper flakes.

Tip: Balance your sweet-sour-spicy profile here.
7 ✓

Simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Tip: Let flavors meld.
8 ✓

Mix cornstarch with a splash of water and stir into the bubbling sauce.

Tip: This provides body.
9 ✓

Cook 1 minute until thickened.

Tip: Ready when it coats the spoon.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use green peppers?
You can, but they are bitter and lack the sweetness and bright red color. Red, orange, or yellow peppers are best.
Too spicy?
Add more honey or some diced apple to mellow the heat.

Ingredients

  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water (plus more for slurry)
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil