DOCTOR UP YOUR KETCHUP!

Doctored Ketchup

by Alison Ladman –

If making your own ketchup from scratch doesn’t sound like an endeavor you’d indulge in, consider doctoring up the purchased variety. With these simple suggestions, you can easily make plain old ketchup into something special and all your own.

Chili Ketchup

In a blender, puree 1 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2teaspoon onion powder and 1 teaspoon hot sauce.

Raspberry Balsamic Ketchup

In a blender, puree 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

Peloponnese Ketchup

In a blender, puree 1 jar drained roasted red peppers, 1/2cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1/2cup pitted Kalamata olives.

Thai Ketchup

In a blender, puree 1 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon garlic chili paste, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar.

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