Ezy sauce

Ezy sauce recipe

Once upon a time there was a special sauce you could buy in the shops called Ezy Sauce that was a pickle or condiment enhancer. It’s not the most well-known sauce – it’s no tomato or barbecue, but it sure has a place in people's hearts. Since the bottled version was discontinued, searches for the recipe increased dramatically. The handy sauce base is used for relishes, chutneys or other sauces to add a little bit of extra oomph, bite or zing – however you want to describe it, Ezy sauce is the one to give it. 

What is Ezy sauce

Ezy sauce is a delightful condiment made from vinegar, sugar and various spices that is guaranteed to give your pickles, chutneys or any of your favourite sauces a boost that you won’t easily forget. The combination of peppery, zingy and flavourful spices with added bite from vinegar and citric acid really gives any condiment you’re making something extra special. From pickled cucumbers to tomato chutney or relish, use this premade sauce in place of regular vinegar to ensure maximum flavour. 

How to make Ezy sauce

The secret to this special creation is the combination of ingredients in Ezy sauce, resulting in a nice acidic hit from the vinegar and citric acid, with bite from the peppercorns and a spicy kick from the cayenne pepper. Making this sauce is incredibly simple – all you need to do is combine the ingredients together and bring to the boil. This allows the flavour of the spices to permeate the sauce while the sugar will dissolve and add a touch of sweetness. Don’t forget to sterilise your jars first before storing your homemade Ezy sauce. To sterilise your jars, first give the jars and lids a wash in hot soapy water by hand or run them through the dishwasher. Place the jars upright on a baking tray, then put them into a 110ºC oven for about 15 minutes or until they’re completely dry. To sterilise the lids, boil them in water for 5 minutes, then air-dry on a cooling rack.

Love this recipe?

Once you’ve created the sauce, the world is your oyster with how to use it. Whether you add it to this ginger and chilli and mango chutney for an extra boost of flavour, our peach, nectarine and tomato relish or this festive cranberry relish, you can add a whole lot of extra bite to any of your favourite pickles, relishes or chutneys.