Mushroom Ketchup

I tend to use mushroom ketchup as an ingredient in meals. It has a similar texture to soy sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 1 bottle

Ingredients

• 12  ounces  large open mushrooms
• 10  fluid ounces vinegar
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 4  ounces  soft dark brown sugar
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Clean mushrooms (don't wash them!) and then quarter them.
2. Put the mushrooms and all the other ingredients into a pan and bring to boil, stirring frequently.
3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 30 - 40 minutes.
4. Allow to cool slightly and then liquidise in a blender.
5. Return to a clean pan and bring to the boil before pouring into warm bottles,.
6. Cover immediately.