Ketchup

Photo: flickr user chispita_666

Ingredients

4 whole cloves

1 bay leaf

1 stick cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon whole allspice

1/4 teaspoon celery seeds

1/4 teaspoon chili flakes

2 pounds tomatoes, roughly chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt

1/2 cup white vinegar

1 onion, chopped

1 Anaheim chili, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

Preparation

Bundle first six ingredients in cheesecloth.

Combine spice bundle with remaining ingredients in a saucepan and cook until onions, chili, and tomatoes are soft, approximately 45 minutes; stir occasionally.

Remove from heat and take out spice bundle.

Puree in a blender until smooth.

Strain through a mesh strainer back into pot.

Cook an additional 20-30 minutes over medium heat until thickened.

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About

For a smokey flavored ketchup add smoked paprika to taste. Add more salt, sugar or vinegar to adjust for personal preference. This recipe is based on an article found in the January/February 2009 Saveur magazine (issue 117).

Yield:

2.0 1/2 cups

Added:

Monday, November 30, 2009 - 4:13pm

Creator:

Anonymous

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