[CH] Ancho (or sub) Ketchup
Byron (byronbromley@tellink.net)
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 23:13:28 -0500
* Exported from MasterCook *
ANCHO KETCHUP
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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiments
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 ancho peppers -- seeded and stemmed
1/2 white onion -- diced
5 cloves garlic -- minced
6 cups water
5 teaspoons brown sugar -- packed
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 cups tomato paste
Kosher salt -- to taste
fresh ground pepper -- to taste
Place peppers, onion, garlic in lg. saucepan; cover w/water. Bring to a boil
over high heat; simmer 15 min. or till peppers have absorbed some liquid &
are soft. Remove peppers, onion, garlic w/slotted spoon; transfer to food
processor or blender. Add brown s
ugar, cumin, tomato paste & 1 cup of the liquid peppers were cooked in.
Puree, adding more pepper liquid till you reach the desired consistency.
Adjust seasoning w/salt, pepper, & more brown sugar if desired. Spoon
ketchup into glass container; store in fridge till ready to use.