[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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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.