Sweet-and-Spicy Ketchup

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This amped up ketchup is a game changer. Serve it with crispy fries, slathered on burgers, drizzled on meatloaf - anywhere you want ketchup to bring its A-game.

serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

1 review

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cans (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
salt and black pepper, to taste

directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned.

Add the brown sugar, paprika, allspice, and cloves. Cook, stirring, until the sugar melts. Stir in the vinegar and tomato paste. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

Stir in the tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until very thick, about 15 minutes.

Let the ketchup cool then transfer to a blender. Puree until the mixture is smooth. If desired, press the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.