Best 3 Spiced Tomato Ketchup Recipes

Calling all ketchup enthusiasts and homemade sauce aficionados! Get ready to elevate your condiment game with our tantalizing spiced tomato ketchup recipe. This homemade ketchup bursts with vibrant flavors, a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and subtly spicy notes that will transform your favorite dishes into culinary masterpieces.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the art of crafting the perfect spiced tomato ketchup, using simple, fresh ingredients and a touch of culinary magic. We'll also provide variations for those who prefer a spicier kick or a milder, sweeter flavor profile.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe is designed for success. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a detailed FAQ section, you'll be able to create a ketchup that rivals even the most renowned store-bought brands.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we explore the world of homemade spiced tomato ketchup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED TOMATO KETCHUP

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This sauce is a tomato jam that tastes more like a richly spiced ketchup. A long simmer is important. This is inspired by a recipe for a delicious tomato jam in the chef Matthew Kenney's cookbook, "Matthew Kenney's Mediterranean Cooking." My version is not as sweet as his; I decided to call it ketchup rather than jam because to me, it tastes like a richly spiced ketchup, with sweet and sour flavors and a little kick from the cayenne. A long simmer is important for cooking the sauce to the right consistency and for concentrating the flavors. After that, I put the ketchup through a food mill to achieve smoother texture, but that step is optional. I salt toward the end of cooking because the mix will reduce quite a lot and it's too easy to oversalt if you salt before that happens. However, be sure to use enough salt to balance out the sweetness and bring out the spice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced or pulsed to a coarse purée in a food processor
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 allspice berries, ground (1/2 teaspoon)
2 cloves, ground
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon mild honey, such as clover

Steps:

Heat olive oil over low heat in a heavy-bottom saucepan. Add ginger and garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Add vinegar, turn up the heat and reduce volume by half, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add sugar and stir until it has dissolved in the vinegar. Add tomatoes and spices (but not salt), bring to a simmer, reduce heat to very low, cover partly and simmer slowly until mix has reduced to a thick purée and there is little liquid in the pan, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer until all the liquid has cooked off, about 15 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in honey. Continue to simmer, stirring, until mix is shiny, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Taste and adjust salt. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate if not using right away. Serve at room temperature as an accompaniment to fish, chicken, meat or vegetables; spread it on bread; or use as a sandwich condiment.
Optional step: Before or after the mix cools, put through the fine blade of a food mill.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 763 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY KETCHUP

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When this homemade ketchup is bubbling on the stove, the aroma takes me back to childhood. One taste and I'm home again. -Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 pounds tomatoes (about 11 medium), coarsely chopped
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until tomatoes are softened., Press tomato mixture through a fine-mesh strainer; discard solids. Return mixture to pot; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 10 minutes., Place cinnamon, celery seed, mustard seed and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to tomatoes. Stir in sugar and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until thickened., Stir in vinegar, paprika and, if desired, chili sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. Discard spice bag., Transfer to a covered container; cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY TOMATO KETCHUP

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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories condiments, side dish

Time 4h30m

Yield About 2 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 large onions, cut in 1/2-inch-thick round slices
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 cup red-wine vinegar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1/4 cup capers with their brine
1/4 cup Frank's or Durkee's hot sauce
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Kosher salt, to taste
3 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 12-ounce cans tomato paste

Steps:

Heat broiler. In a large bowl, toss onions with olive oil to coat. Place onions on a baking sheet and broil until blackened, about 10 to 12 minutes to a side.
In a small iron skillet over medium heat, toast coriander, cumin and mustard seeds until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Grind toasted spices in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
In a deep, heavy, nonreactive pot, combine onions, ground coriander, cumin and mustard and remaining ingredients. Simmer over medium-low heat about 3 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to break up tomatoes and to keep ketchup from sticking. Ketchup should reduce by a third. Let cool slightly.
In a food processor or blender, puree ketchup in batches. Transfer to jars. Let cool completely, then refrigerate. Ketchup will keep for as long as 3 months in refrigerator, or frozen for as long as 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 64, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
Add a little bit of sugar to the ketchup to help balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
You can add other spices to the ketchup to taste. Some popular options include garlic, onion, celery, and chili powder.
If you want a smooth ketchup, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before bottling.
Ketchup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Conclusion:

This spiced tomato ketchup is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of foods. It's perfect for burgers, hot dogs, fries, and even as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or vegetables. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a tasty ketchup, give this recipe a try.