Best Citrus And Ancho Chili Ketchup Recipes

Ancho Chile and Citrus Ketchup image

Provided by Pierre Dance

Time 12h15m

Yield 24 oz.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
3 tablespoons whole dried ancho chile powder, freshly ground
3/4 teaspoon lemon, zest of, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely minced

Steps:

Squeeze the Ketchup into a blender.
Add the chili powder and the zests.
Blend 'til smooth.
Pour into a zip lock bag, scrap the blender with a rubber spatula.
Seal bag, cut one of the bottom corners from the bag and pipe the ketchup back into its bottle.
It's best to let the flavors meld at least overnight.
Use as you would regular ketchup.
It's especially good with wings, fries, and/or onion rings.
Spread on a grilled cheese sandwich it's something else.
You get the idea.
Try it on just about everything, it will probably work.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 387.7, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.7, Protein 0.7

Chile-Citrus Ketchup image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, crushed with the flat side of a large knife
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of chili powder
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (2 oranges total)
2 tablespoons brewed espresso
1 bay leaf
1 fresh habanero chile
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Puree diced tomatoes and juice, onion, garlic, and sugar in a food processor. Transfer tomato mixture to a large heavy-bottomed stockpot. Add vinegar, 1 cup water, the dry mustard, nutmeg, allspice, chili powder, orange zest, orange juice, espresso, bay leaf, and habanero chile.
Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 50 minutes.
Remove chile. Puree half or whole chile (depending on desired heat) with 1 cup ketchup in the food processor. Return ketchup to pot; stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely.