My Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce lasts about 4 weeks when refrigerated. Make sure to store it in a clean and dry glass jar. If not stored correctly, the sauce might go bad really fast.

Paprika’s colour and flavour reduce the longer it’s cooked. So add it at the end of your cooking to make sure you make the most of its wonderful shade and taste. Compared to other spices, you can use paprika quite liberally without overpowering other ingredients, so don’t be afraid to be generous. Paprika burns quite easily due to its high sugar content, so it’s best cooked with a little oil over a low heat and don’t forget to keep stirring.

Sweet Paprika or Regular Paprika Substitutes

“Regular” paprika, also called American, sweet, basic, or Domestic Paprika, is what’s found in most grocery stores. It is gentle and earthy with an unassertive flavor. Regular paprika is never smoked. It makes a terrific backdrop for more strongly-flavored ingredients, so it’s often used as a flavor base in dry rubs or blends. It is often favored for its ability to deliver a bold, red color. 

When used in food and pharmaceutical products, capsaicin oleoresin is generally considered safe when used in accordance with regulatory guidelines and recommended usage levels. However, individuals with known sensitivities or allergies to chili peppers should exercise caution, and it's important to ensure the purity and quality of the product.

Hot sauce typically consists of chili peppers, vinegar, and salt, sometimes accompanied by other spices. Chili sauce, meanwhile, often has a more complex recipe, which can include ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, sugar, and various spices.

The heat of peppers is measured using the Scoville Heat Scale, which ranks the heat of a given pepper in units known as Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Bell peppers of all colors register zero SHU, meaning they're not hot at all. Jalapeños are medium, measuring 2,500 to 8,000 SHU, while extremely hot chiles like habaneros or Scotch bonnets come in at 100,000 to 350,000 SHU.

However, its spiciness and heat level make it an excellent substitute for paprika powder. It's available in mild, moderately hot, and hot varieties, so you can easily replace any hot paprika variety in your recipe.

Boom! Done! Making chili sauce at home is incredibly easy, isn't it? It's really just whisking the ingredients together in a bowl and some simmering. I love this stuff.

Adding Color and Flavor to Dips and Spreads: Paprika powder is a common ingredient in dips such as hummus and spreads like pimento cheese, providing both color and a subtle smoky flavor.