Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup gently packed light brown sugar

1. Using a mortar and pestle, pound or mash the garlic and salt together.
2. Stir in the pepper flakes and set aside.
3. Place the vinegar in a small, nonreactive saucepan (see Note).
4. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
5. Stir in the sugar, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the garlic mixture and cook for 1 minute.
7. Remove the pan from the heat.
8. Let the sauce cool to room temperature before using.
9. The sauce will keep in a glass or ceramic container for 5 days in the refrigerator.

garlic, kosher salt, red pepper, cider vinegar, gently packed light brown sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-thai-chili-sauce-387721 (may not work)