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Homemade Spicy Adjika – Step-by-Step Recipe & Practical Tips

Homemade spicy adjika is a simple and practical way to prepare a rich, aromatic sauce with a balanced heat and deep flavor.

Best in season: Autumn
Time
40 min
Yield
6 jars
Difficulty
Easy
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Homemade spicy adjika is a bold and flavorful condiment, perfect for everyday meals and long-term storage.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 7 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • tomatoes
    1 portion
  • chili peppers
    1 portion
  • garlic
    1 portion
  • salt
    2 tsp
  • sugar
    2 tbsp
  • vinegar (9%)
    60 ml
  • oil
    100 ml
Step by step

How to make it

The recipe is broken down into clear steps so it is easy to follow right in the kitchen. Move through them in order to keep the process under control and avoid missing important details.

Preparation path

This recipe has 4 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 40 min
1

Prepare the Ingredients

Wash and prepare all ingredients so they cook evenly.

2

Blend the Ingredients

Blend or grind the vegetables to your preferred texture.

3

Cook the Mixture

Simmer briefly to develop flavor and achieve the desired consistency.

4

Jar and Store

Transfer into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and allow to cool completely.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

tomatoes with white streaks in a jar
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Marinade calculator

Quickly recalculate water, salt, sugar, and vinegar for a different jar count.

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Vinegar converter

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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Important for safety

Home preserving always depends on cleanliness, correct proportions, sterilization, and storage conditions. If the result seems doubtful, it is safer not to take risks and to open the related troubleshooting pages and explanations.