Citrus And Ancho Chili Ketchup Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Combine ketchup and pesto in a bowl and stir well. Serve as a dipping sauce with bread sticks, grilled portobello mushrooms, fried clam strips, or onion rings. Use as sandwich spread for burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, wraps, or panini. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Place chile in medium bowl. Pour enough boiling water over to cover; let soak until soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
• Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add wine and softened chile; simmer 2 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons reserved chile soaking liquid, ketchup, and all remaining ingredients. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Puree sauce in blender, adding more reserved soaking liquid by tablespoonfuls if too thick. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
• * Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.