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Ketchup not just for breakfast anymore(?)
YukonRon
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Just curious if any of you talented chefs have a favorite?
Is there a better bottle than the one that is on sale?
Are you truly gourmet and have developed a recipe that smoked, the ketchup we watch our children and grandchildren grab, and then apply copious amounts of the red condiment to complete the perfect peanut butter, bologna and Frito double stacked sandwiches? (Mother’s fault, obviously, leaving sliced bananas off is a crime, but that will need to go on another thread)
Please share your thoughts.
Is there a better bottle than the one that is on sale?
Are you truly gourmet and have developed a recipe that smoked, the ketchup we watch our children and grandchildren grab, and then apply copious amounts of the red condiment to complete the perfect peanut butter, bologna and Frito double stacked sandwiches? (Mother’s fault, obviously, leaving sliced bananas off is a crime, but that will need to go on another thread)
Please share your thoughts.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
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HEB in Texas started selling "Whataburger" ketchup and I like it.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd.
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This: https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/4398-homemade-chunky-ketchup-the-best
Made a batch about two months back and it was a grand slam of a success. Bet you could kiss it with some cold smoke with interesting results.Just try it. -
I buy aldi's organic house brand with no hfcs and lower sodium. Tastes like my former standard, Heinz. Doesn't really matter though as I only use it on fries. And I don't eat fries often.
As for "ketchup, peanut butter, bologna and Frito double stacked sandwiches with bananas", say it ain't so!
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Ketchup has three legit uses and one non-legit but acceptable use.1. Condiment on hamburgers.2. Condiment on fries.3. Punchline for bad Pulp Fiction joke.4. Fake blood for low budget horror films by teens.All other uses are heresy.FIN______________________________________________I love lamp..
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hmmm - looks more like a relish than ketchup to me - especially with apple pieces in it.GrateEggspectations said:This: https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/4398-homemade-chunky-ketchup-the-best
Made a batch about two months back and it was a grand slam of a success. Bet you could kiss it with some cold smoke with interesting results.Just try it.
But if you say it was good I wonder if a guy could just puree it so it could be squirted rather than spooned on.Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time -
I avoid Heinz at all costs. Tried the organic from Wegmans, good but a little sweet. Usually just do Hunts
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Like every patriotic American I abhor ketchup on hot dogs.
Yet, for me it's a must on corn dogs.
Which I get a craving for, every 12 to 15 months, and I consume one of those big boxes; then I'm fine.
In Heinz, only.
Go figure.“The best way to execute french cooking is to get good and loaded and whack the hell out of a chicken."
- Julia child
Ogden, UT, USA
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nolaegghead said:Ketchup has three legit uses and one non-legit but acceptable use.1. Condiment on hamburgers.2. Condiment on fries.3. Punchline for bad Pulp Fiction joke.4. Fake blood for low budget horror films by teens.All other uses are heresy.FIN
The Cheetoh likes ketchup on his well done steaks so a real 'Murican wouldn't say that is heretical.
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
@nolaegghead #3 for the win!Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.
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I've pretty much eliminated ketchup as a condiment for bbq sauce over the years. Not intentionally but just kind of phased it out to the point where I caught flack for not having it on hand when others are over. Ketchup still has it places though."The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
That was our daughter. Just like her mother.Carolina Q said:I buy aldi's organic house brand with no hfcs and lower sodium. Tastes like my former standard, Heinz. Doesn't really matter though as I only use it on fries. And I don't eat fries often.
As for "ketchup, peanut butter, bologna and Frito double stacked sandwiches with bananas", say it ain't so!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
I like to have a good laugh at the people who are ketchups snobs (“only on this, never on that”).
like arguing burger king vs macdonalds.Both good. Nothing esoteric about either.Although: I’d certainly listen to an informed opinion about why one shouldn’t have ketchup on a hot dog. But if your sentence begins with “my dad says..” I will have to pass. -
The Whataburger Spicy. Fries and tots all I use it for.Mickey said:HEB in Texas started selling "Whataburger" ketchup and I like it.XLBGE, LBGE, Charbroil Gas Grill, Weber Q200, Old Weber Kettle, Rectec RT-B380, Yeti 65, Yeti Hopper 20, RTIC 20, RTIC 20 Soft Side - Too many drinkware vessels to mention.
Not quite in Austin, TX City Limits
Just Vote- What if you could choose "none of the above" on an election ballot? Millions of Americans do just that, in effect, by not voting. The result in 2016: "Nobody" won more counties, more states, and more electoral votes than either candidate for president. -
Ketchup on scrambled eggs. I love it, but my wife thinks it’s vile.
She puts ketchup on Chick Fil A sandwiches though, so clearly her tastebuds aren’t calibrated.LBGE since June 2012
Omaha, NE
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PigBeanUs said:I like to have a good laugh at the people who are ketchups snobs (“only on this, never on that”).
like arguing burger king vs macdonalds.Both good. Nothing esoteric about either.Although: I’d certainly listen to an informed opinion about why one shouldn’t have ketchup on a hot dog. But if your sentence begins with “my dad says..” I will have to pass.What one claims they don't like says as much about what they do like. Ketchup starts out as a vile creation. Tomatos thickened to a latex consistency through addition of corn syrup or some other sweetener. Add some vinegar, salt and some nondescript spices and you checked off every taste sense box.Thus it appeals on a base level if coupled with some cultural norms. They put mayo on fries in Europe (or maybe I just made that up).______________________________________________I love lamp.. -
I almost mentioned the mayo on fries thing earlier. Yes, very common and quite delicious. This is the only way my wife eats fries. I take a hybrid approach - having a dollop of both mayo and ketchup next to my fries and dipping with a combination of both. The mayo adds the richness while the ketchup provides the tang and sweetness.nolaegghead said:PigBeanUs said:I like to have a good laugh at the people who are ketchups snobs (“only on this, never on that”).
like arguing burger king vs macdonalds.Both good. Nothing esoteric about either.Although: I’d certainly listen to an informed opinion about why one shouldn’t have ketchup on a hot dog. But if your sentence begins with “my dad says..” I will have to pass.What one claims they don't like says as much about what they do like. Ketchup starts out as a vile creation. Tomatos thickened to a latex consistency through addition of corn syrup or some other sweetener. Add some vinegar, salt and some nondescript spices and you checked off every taste sense box.Thus it appeals on a base level if coupled with some cultural norms. They put mayo on fries in Europe (or maybe I just made that up). -
You've discovered 1000 island dressing/Big Mac secret sauce.
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Yes. I would make a slight distinction, being unmixed, the separation between the two allows me to dip in one or both, and allows me to control the proportion of the mix.nolaegghead said:You've discovered 1000 island dressing/Big Mac secret sauce. -
In the Netherlands, there were French Fry stands that offered various sized portions with about a dozen different condiments. It seemed on that day, Ranch dressing, gruyére cheese, and sriracha/mayonnaise were the popular choices. You could mix the condiments together if you liked. I stood in a long line, to a very small storefront maybe 8’ wide, that was operated by two people. They made a killing at this spot. There were others like them close by, also with long lines. Might be an idea here for areas with a lot of foot traffic.GrateEggspectations said:
I almost mentioned the mayo on fries thing earlier. Yes, very common and quite delicious. This is the only way my wife eats fries. I take a hybrid approach - having a dollop of both mayo and ketchup next to my fries and dipping with a combination of both. The mayo adds the richness while the ketchup provides the tang and sweetness.nolaegghead said:PigBeanUs said:I like to have a good laugh at the people who are ketchups snobs (“only on this, never on that”).
like arguing burger king vs macdonalds.Both good. Nothing esoteric about either.Although: I’d certainly listen to an informed opinion about why one shouldn’t have ketchup on a hot dog. But if your sentence begins with “my dad says..” I will have to pass.What one claims they don't like says as much about what they do like. Ketchup starts out as a vile creation. Tomatos thickened to a latex consistency through addition of corn syrup or some other sweetener. Add some vinegar, salt and some nondescript spices and you checked off every taste sense box.Thus it appeals on a base level if coupled with some cultural norms. They put mayo on fries in Europe (or maybe I just made that up)."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky -
...and utah fry sauce.nolaegghead said:You've discovered 1000 island dressing/Big Mac secret sauce.“The best way to execute french cooking is to get good and loaded and whack the hell out of a chicken."
- Julia child
Ogden, UT, USA
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I know Chicago people will call blasphemy, but you forgot hotdogs.nolaegghead said:Ketchup has three legit uses and one non-legit but acceptable use.1. Condiment on hamburgers.2. Condiment on fries.3. Punchline for bad Pulp Fiction joke.4. Fake blood for low budget horror films by teens.All other uses are heresy.FIN
I'll add eggs and sausage sticks, something I've done since a kid. -
I'm with @GrateEggspectations re: metchup. It really is the universal condiment. Good. On. Every. Damn. Thing.
Caliprince likes Heinz. Probably 'coz that's what we put in front of him.
Our usual for all kinds of stuff (eggs, french toast, snacks, ramen):
The best store ketchup I've had:
Made ketchup at home once. It was okay. Not great enough for the effort IMO.
#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
Anyone want to make their own ketchup? Here are two recipes, the first is just mix and stir, the second is cooked for a bit. Been a while, but istr the cooked one is a bit better, but not by much.
If you use either recipe, you have to promise NEVER to use them on hot dogs... Unless you are 12 years old or younger!YIELD: 2 CUPSHOMEMADE KETCHUP RECIPE
This Homemade Ketchup Recipe is super simple and easy. Knowing what ingredients are in your ketchup is never a bad thing, and the only way to do that is by making your ketchup from scratch.
prep time 5 MINUTESadditional time 12 HOURStotal time 12 HOURS 5 MINUTESINGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon of ground clove
- 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 to 1 cup water (or more)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Measure and add all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Use a whisk and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight for the flavors to develop.
NOTES
This homemade ketchup recipe should last for up 3 weeks in the fridge.
http://www.simplyscratch.com/2012/05/homemade-ketchup-recipe.html
The second recipe is from Top Secret Recipes...
Makes 1 ½ cups
Ingredients
1 6oz can tomato paste
½ cup light corn syrup (honey works too)
½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup water
1 Tbls sugar
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth/
When it comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.
Cover until cool, then refrigerate.
https://topsecretrecipes.com/heinz-ketchup-copycat-recipe.html?category_id=2
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
As a kid, we dunked our grilled cheese sammies in ketchup, it was Heinz, I'm sure.
Then as a yound adult on my first trip to New Orleans and my first time trying raw oysters, the restaurant had the fixins for cocktail sauce on the table to mix it up yourself:
Ketchup
Horseradish
Lemon juice
Worchestirshireshire sauce (however it's spelled)
Tabasco
To this day, I keep all the ingredients on hand to make cocktail sauce in case we are serving oysters or Old Bay shrimp. I find the bottled cocktail sauces are just disgusting and waay too sweet.
These days I buy Trader Joe's organic ketchup without high fructose corn syrup or Annie's organic.Happily egging on my original large BGE since 1996... now the owner of 5 eggs. Call me crazy, everyone else does!
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The 3 or 4 times a year I get McDonald’s I must have their ketchup. If you’ve ever tried to substitute a different ketchup when you get home with McDonald’s fries you know what I am talking about. It is not right.XL BGE, Large BGE, Small BGE, Weber Summit NGMemphis
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Ketchup only belongs on fries, anything else is a crime against humanity.MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.
RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
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78 spicy ketchup from Chicago.Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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I have a bottle of this in the back of my cupboard. It's the consistency/color of soy sauce, and there's mebbe a 1/16" amount of sediment on the bottom (its been up there awhile, and the seal is unbroken).
Guess I should try it one of these days.
EDIT: And I just read thru the Amazoid reviews; some equate it to warshyersister sauce, and others claim its much better. Guess I need to grill up some burgers when my Masala-stew/rice leftovers peter out, and try this stuff.
“The best way to execute french cooking is to get good and loaded and whack the hell out of a chicken."
- Julia child
Ogden, UT, USA
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I like to dip Lay's Wavy chips in ketchup.
1 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 1 KBQ and a 26" Blackstone near Blackstone, Virginia -
Botch said:
I have a bottle of this in the back of my cupboard. It's the consistency/color of soy sauce, and there's mebbe a 1/16" amount of sediment on the bottom (its been up there awhile, and the seal is unbroken).
Guess I should try it one of these days.
EDIT: And I just read thru the Amazoid reviews; some equate it to warshyersister sauce, and others claim its much better. Guess I need to grill up some burgers when my Masala-stew/rice leftovers peter out, and try this stuff.
@Botch Maybe you need to plan a dessert instead of burgers. If I am reading the label correctly, it says "For Pies, Puddings and Sauces &c."
LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413GGreat Plains, USA
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