Peri Peri Sauce Recipe

Get ready to be wowed by this chile-based Peri Peri Sauce recipe that can elevate nearly anything that's savory on your plate!

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: peri peri sauce

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: cups

Calories: 546kcal

5-6 small red chile peppers such as serrano peppers, habanero or jalapeno peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper roughly chopped
1/4 cup white onion roughly chopped
2-3 cloves fresh garlic roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil packed
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup vegetable oil or other neutral oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar

In a large food processor or blend, combine the seeded chiles, red bell pepper, white onion, garlic, basil, oregano, paprika and oil. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.
Add the vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and sugar, pulsing 2-3 more times to combine, but not to make a smooth paste. It should be chunky.
Transfer to an airtight container and chill for up to 5 days. Stir when ready to use.