Caribbean Ketchup
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Yields:
-
7-8 cups
ingredients
- 1 cup golden raisin
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2⁄3 cup tomato paste
- 8 large ripe bananas
- 2 2⁄3 cups white vinegar
- 4 cups water (you might need a bit more)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cayenne
- 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
- 4 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons grated nutmeg
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1⁄3 cup jamacian dark rum
directions
- In a food processor puree together the raisins, onion, garlic, tomato paste, bananas and enough vinegar to make this possible.
- Whirl to smooth.
- Scrape into a large stainless or enamel pot.
- Add remaining vinegar, 4 cups of water, brown sugar, salt and cayenne.
- Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
- Turn heat down to medium low and cook uncovered for 1& 1/2 hours, stirring frequently.
- If the ketchup is trying to"stick" to the bottom of pan, add a small bit of water.
- Add remaining ingredients except rum and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Test ketchup on a frozen plate.
- If no liquid forms around the dollop your ready to: Add the Rum.
- Return to a boil stirring constantly, and remove from heat.
- Ladle into clean, hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
- Process in a boiling water bath 20 minutes for pints, 15 minutes for half pints.
- Allow to ripen for 1 month before using.
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Reviews
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When I saw this I was wanting to make something a little different. I was leery about the bananas but figured I'd go with it. Am I glad I did. This has an unusual tase that I really can't describe. I didn't use the rum because I don't like rum but otherwise didn't change anything. This is really good brushed over broiled chiken breasts and great as just a condiment. The only it DOESNT seem to go with is plain old french fries lol.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Diana Adcock
Geneseo, Illinois