rhubarb ketchup (catsup)
A great alternative for tomato ketchup. Sweet, tart, and slightly acidic, it goes well over meats and fish or as a dip for fries. This alternative ketchup is easy to make. For most of the preparation time, the mixture is simply steeping.
prep time
1 Hr 20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups rhubarb, fresh or frozen, washed, ends removed, and cut in 1/2" dice (weight after dicing about 1 pound)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 medium orange or two mandarin oranges
- 1/3 cup port wine or sweet sherry
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon chinese chile oil or other hot condiment to taste
How To Make rhubarb ketchup (catsup)
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Step 1Combine diced rhubarb and sugar in a non-reactive saucepan.
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Step 2Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the orange in as few large pieces as possible so it can be easily removed from the mix before blending. Alternatively, put small pieces of zest in a tea ball or bundle in cheesecloth to enable their later removal from the mixture.
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Step 3Add the zest to the saucepan. Squeeze the juice of the orange(s) into the saucepan. Add the wine and vinegar.
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Step 4Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to mix the ingredients and distribute the flavor of the zest. Boil and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to steep 30 minutes.
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Step 5Return the mixture to a slow boil and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring to mix the flavors and break up much of the rhubarb. The mixture will appear lumpy and stringy at this point. Set aside to cool a second 30 minutes.
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Step 6Remove the zest from the mixture. Move the mixture to a blender. Add the salt and chili oil. Blend until smooth.
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Step 7Serve still warm or cool. Store in the refrigerator or freeze. Freezes well, allow to thaw in the refrigerator.
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Category:
Dips
Category:
Fruit Sauces
Category:
Spreads
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Keyword:
#rhubarb
Keyword:
#ketchup
Keyword:
#port
Keyword:
#catsup
Keyword:
#tomato-free
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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