Italian Chili Oil (Olio Santo)

Simple Italian Chili Oil, a.k.a., Olio Santo or Olio di Peperoncino, is the super-easy condiment made by gently infusing olive oil with crushed red peppers and a little heat–in only 10 minutes!

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It enhances whatever it touches with a bit of pure heat and light crunch. You’ll likely wonder why you haven’t been making this southern Italian staple all these years!

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Ingredients

– Extra-Virgin Olive Oil – Red Pepper Flakes Full Ingredients

1.

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2.

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3.

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4.

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