Begin by rehydrating those dried chili peppers. Soak them in hot water for about 20 minutes until they soften. This step is crucial. If you miss this, your sauce won’t have the right texture or flavor. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid, and chop them finely.

In a medium bowl, combine the concentrated tomato puree, white vinegar, and coconut sugar. Mix well until the sugar completely dissolves. The sweetness from the coconut sugar will balance out the heat, making your sauce well-rounded.

Next, stir in the finely chopped chipotle peppers along with the rehydrated chilies. Make sure to include those reserved soaking liquids! This will enhance the overall flavor and texture of the sauce.

Now it’s time to add your dry spices. Incorporate hot paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin, dried minced onions, and granulated garlic. These spices will create the heart of the Diablo Sauce. Give everything a good stir.

Transfer your mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat. Allow it to simmer gently for 10-15 minutes. This step helps meld the flavors together beautifully. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Give your homemade Diablo Sauce a taste. Do you want more heat? Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Prefer it sweeter? A tad more coconut sugar may do the trick.