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Heinz Chili Sauce

The History of Chili Sauce: America’s Frugal, Forgotten Condiment

Pamela Foster · July 26, 2026 ·

Chili sauce is a spiced, tomato-based condiment that originated in the United States in the 1870s. It contains no chili peppers. The name refers to the old "chilli" spelling used by its earliest makers, not to heat. What Is Chili Sauce? Chili sauce is a thick, tomato-based … [Read more...] about The History of Chili Sauce: America’s Frugal, Forgotten Condiment

Filed Under: Budget Saver, Canning, Fun Food History, Gilded Age, Sauce Tagged With: Heinz Chili Sauce

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