Charred Tomato Ketchup

Name: Charred Tomato Ketchup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 10 medium plum tomatoes halved; 2 tbsps olive oil divided; 2 tsps garlic powder divided; 2 small yellow onions peeled and quartered; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar firmly packed; 3 tbsps tomato puree; 1 1/2 tsps salt; 1 tsp allspice ground; 1 tsp paprika smoked; 1 tsp thyme leaves

Charring tomatoes on the grill brings a rich, complex flavor twist to this umami-packed charred tomato ketchup.

15m

PREP TIME

50m

COOK TIME

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

10 medium plum tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Powder, divided
2 small yellow onions, peeled and quartered
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Allspice
1 teaspoon McCormick® Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Brush tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder.
2 Grill tomatoes and onions, cut side down over high heat, turning occasionally and grilling until lightly charred on all sides. Cool slightly. Coarsely chop onions. Set aside.
3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan on medium-low heat. Add charred onion and celery; cook about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in charred tomato, remaining garlic powder and remaining ingredients until well blended. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low and cook 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool.
4 Transfer charred tomato mixture to blender container, working in batches if needed. Cover. Blend until smooth. Serve with Carrot Hot Dogs.