5-pepper Sauce Recipe

Prepare the Vegetables

Finely chop the onion and dice the green bell pepper and jalapeño pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.

Sauté Base Ingredients

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add Tomatoes

Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes and bring to a simmer.

Prepare Pepper Mix

In a small bowl, combine the whole black peppercorns, ground white pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Combine Ingredients

Add the diced green bell pepper and jalapeño pepper to the sauce along with the prepared pepper mix. Stir well.

Season the Sauce

Add salt, sugar, and balsamic vinegar to the sauce. Stir to combine and let simmer for another 10 minutes.

Finish with Fresh Basil

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil. Allow to cool slightly before serving.