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Cumin-Chipotle Ketchup

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Perfect as a topper for steaks, burgers, pork chops, hot dogs and fries. For even more flavor, try brushing the tangy ketchup onto the meat during grilling.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 3/4 Cup

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3/4 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped canned chipotle chilies plus 1 tablespoon spicy tomato sauce reserved from can
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon tequila

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir cumin seeds in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant and seeds darken, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate and cool. Grind seeds in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle.

    Step 2

    Return cumin to same saucepan. Whisk in ketchup, chipotle chilies with 1 tablespoon spicy tomato sauce, lime juice and tequila. Simmer over medium-low heat until ketchup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.)

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