Homemade Roasted Tomato Ketchup Recipes

PAN-SEARED PORK BURGERS WITH PEPPERS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Slice half the peppers in rings; set aside. Chop remaining. In bowl combine chopped peppers, pork, 2 teaspoons of the Worcestershire, and 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper. Shape in four 3/4-inch-thick patties. In large hot skillet cook patties over medium-high 10 to 12 minutes; turn once (160 degrees F internal temp.). Transfer to plates; cover. In same skillet cook pepper rings and mushrooms 3 minutes; sprinkle salt.
• Wrap bread in paper towels. Microcook on HIGH for 30 seconds. For sauce, combine mayonnaise, remaining Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Place burgers on bread; top with pepper-mushroom mixture. Pass sauce. Makes 4 servings.

HOMEMADE KETCHUP

Steps:

• Pour ground tomatoes into slow cooker. Swirl 1/4 cup water in each emptied can and pour into slow cooker. Add sugar, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, celery salt, mustard powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and whole clove; whisk to combine.
• Cook on high, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half and very thick, 10 to 12 hours. Stir every hour or so.
• Smooth the texture of the ketchup using an immersion blender, about 20 seconds.
• Ladle the ketchup into a fine strainer and press mixture with the back of a ladle to strain out any skins and seeds.
• Transfer the strained ketchup to a bowl. Cool completely before tasting to adjust salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper.

ROASTED TOMATO KETCHUP

Steps:

• Put the passata into a heavy pan with the vinegar, lemon juice, and spices. Bring to a simmer, then add the sugar. Stir until dissolved, then continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes, until the sauce is reduced to a thick but pourable consistency.
• Pour immediately into warm, sterilized bottles or jars (see p. 152). Seal immediately with vinegar-proof lids (see p. 22). Store in a cool, dry place and use within 4 months. For longer keeping, sterilize the filled jars using the method on p. 125. Once opened, keep in the fridge.
• VARIATION
• Rhubarb makes a delightful fruity ketchup; this is a good way to use up the tougher, tarter stalks toward the end of the rhubarb season. Slow roast 4 1/2 pounds of chopped rhubarb with 9 ounces of chopped red onions and 3 or 4 garlic cloves at 350°F for about 1 hour. Strain through a sieve and put into a heavy saucepan. Use the same quantities of sugar and vinegar as above, but leave out the lemon juice (as rhubarb is very acidic). Replace the mustard, black pepper, and cloves with a good teaspoonful each of ground cumin and coriander. Continue to cook as for tomato ketchup.

ROASTED TOMATO KETCHUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the tomatoes in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until soft. Transfer the tomatoes to a food processor and process until smooth. Strain the tomatoes, pressing against the solids with a wooden spoon to extract as much pulp and juice as possible. Heat the remaining olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and saute the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the tomato puree and remaining ingredients and continue cooking, uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.

TOMATO KETCHUP

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes, onions and garlic in a heavy, nonaluminum pot, cover and slowly bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the lid, stir, and continue cooking for about 45 minutes, or until the tomatoes are very soft.
• Remove the pot from the heat, and pass the mixture through a food mill or strainer, discarding the seeds and skin. Return the liquid to the pot, stir in the sugar, paprika and mace, and slowly cook over medium heat for about one hour, or until the volume is reduced by half. Stir frequently, and as the sauce thickens, adjust the heat down.
• While the sauce is cooking, place the vinegar, peppercorns, cinnamon, mustard seed, cloves and chili pepper in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer slowly.
• Once the ketchup has thickened, strain the seasoned vinegar into it, stirring to mix well, and continue cooking for another 45 minutes. Allow the ketchup to cool, pour it into sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator for three to four months. Or pour it into sterilized jars, leaving a half-inch space at the top, cover with preserving lids and process in boiling water for 20 minutes.

CHUNKY-STYLE ROASTED TOMATO KETCHUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place tomatoes, skin side up, on baking rack set on baking sheet.
• Add the green pepper and onion.
• Brush vegetables very lightly with olive oil.
• Place in oven and roast until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool slightly.
• Chop the onions and peppers fairly small.
• Place the tomatoes in a food processor and pulse until chunky.
• Add the onions, peppers and additional ingredients.
• Taste for seasoning.
• Let set at room temperature until ready to use.
• Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

HOMEMADE TOMATO KETCHUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to moderately-low.
• Simmer, partially covered, for an hour.
• Stir often and be sure ketchup doesn't scorch.
• Adjust seasonings and add more sugar or vinegar if you wish.
• Continue to simmer if not thickened.
• Process with a food mill using a medium size disc (approx. 5 mm). Pour ketchup into three sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
• The pulp and sauce should be about the consistency of a thick tomato sauce.
• If not, return to the pot over medium heat until thickened.
• The ketchup will thicken further after canning and cooling.
• Cover jars loosely with new, two-piece lids.
• Let jars stand until ketchup cools and lids are slightly indented in center.
• Screw jars tightly closed and store in refrigerator.
• Ketchup will keep well for up to 6 months.