Which swap for which job
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Meatloaf | The mix | Chart. |
Chili sauce substitute
Quick answer
For 1 cup of chili sauce, mix 1 cup of tomato sauce, a quarter cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon, and a dash each of cloves and allspice. It is a cooking sauce, not a hot sauce. Add heat if you want it.
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Tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and spice
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
- 1 cup 235 ml tomato sauce
- ¼ cup 55 g brown sugar
- 2 tbsp 30 ml vinegar
- ¼ tsp 1 ml ground cinnamon
- pinch 0.5 ml ground cloves
- pinch 0.5 ml ground allspice
- Best for
- Meatloaf and cocktail sauces.
- What changes
- Sweet-sour. No chili heat.
Diet labels describe the ingredients as normally made. Check packages for gluten and allergens. Some refined sugar is filtered with bone char, which matters if you eat vegan.
Questions
Is it spicy?
No. Chili sauce in older recipes is a sweet tomato sauce.
Sources
- Utah State University Extension, List of Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking and Baking
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food, Ingredient Substitutions
- Colorado State University Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (Fact Sheet 9.329)
- K-State Research and Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (L730, 2012)
Ratios come from these sources, in our words. Where they disagree, we say so or pick the amount that matches tested results. Ratios are a starting point. Taste and adjust.
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