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Gordon Ramsay Chilli Jam Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Chilli Jam
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Gordon Ramsay’s chilli jam is a sweet-spicy preserve made by simmering red chillies, garlic, ginger, sugar, and vinegar until thick and sticky. Unlike traditional fruit jams, this one uses chillies as the base ingredient and is more of a relish or sauce than a spread. It’s commonly served with cheese, roasted meats, or even spooned over eggs or noodles.

Ingredients

  • 200g red chillies, roughly chopped (deseeded for less heat)

  • 3 red bell peppers, deseeded and chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

  • 300g caster sugar

  • 100ml red wine vinegar

  • 100ml apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional for umami depth)

  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  • Blend the base ingredients: In a food processor, combine the red chillies, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Pulse until finely chopped but not fully puréed.

  • Cook the mixture: Transfer the mixture to a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the sugar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and fish sauce (if using). Stir to combine.

  • Simmer and reduce: Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 35–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The jam will thicken and darken as it cooks.

  • Add lime juice: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the lime juice for a fresh kick.

  • Check the consistency: The jam should be thick and sticky. Test it by placing a small spoonful on a cold plate—it should hold its shape.

  • Jar and store: Spoon the hot chilli jam into sterilized jars. Seal tightly and let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-chilli-jam/