Currant Ketchup Baste Recipes

KETCHUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large, shallow saucepan, combine the tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, cinnamon, allspice, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt, and water. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Cook for 25-30 minutes, until reduced by about a quarter. The ketchup should be thick and spreadable. Let cool completely.
• Transfer to a clean, airtight container and store in the refrigerator. The ketchup should keep for up to 3 weeks.
• Enjoy!

QUICK CURRY KETCHUP

Steps:

• Combine ketchup and applesauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until mixture begins to simmer, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and curry powder until well combined. Heat for 1 more minute.

CURRANT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and celery in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; add the rice, pecans, parsley, thyme and marjoram. Stuff hens; rub skin with butter. , Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, for sauce, heat the butter, jelly and lemon juice in a small saucepan until butter and jelly are melted. Combine the cornstarch, vinegar, salt and cloves until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , After hens have baked for 30 minutes, baste and bake 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Place extra stuffing in a greased 1-qt. baking dish; cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

CURRANT KETCHUP BASTE

Steps:

• Place the currants, water, sugar, vinegar, shallot, ginger, mustard, cinnamon, cayenne, cloves, allspice, salt and freshly ground pepper into a heavy-based saucepan.
• Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
• Cool slightly and then blend in a food processor or jug blender, adding a little water if required. Transfer to a warm, sterilised jar, cover with a waxed disc, cool and cover tightly.
• To use the currant ketchup, simply baste the lamb, pork or chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.

RACK OF LAMB (WITH LEMON ROSEMARY BASTE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 470 degrees.
• Combine lemon juice, rosemary, oregano, salt& pepper in a small bowl.
• Place oil into a heavy skillet& sear lamb over high heat for 3 minutes per side.
• Coat lamb with the sauce.
• Place rack of lamb, fat side up, in a roasting pan, uncovered,& roast in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes for medium-rare.
• You can test for doneness with a meat thermometer that should read 130° to 140°.
• Remove from oven& transfer to a warm plate& allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.