ketchup
Ketchup is moderately low in calories and contains lycopene from tomatoes, an antioxidant compound. However, it is notably high in added sugars, with a typical serving containing 4-6 grams of sugar, making it calorie-dense relative to portion size.
About
Ketchup is a sweet and tangy condiment made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, originating from British colonial adaptations of Chinese ke-tsiap. The product as standardized in North America—particularly through Heinz's influential 1876 formulation—consists of tomato concentrate, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup or sugar, salt, and seasonings including onion powder, garlic powder, and spice extracts. The production process involves cooking tomatoes, straining them to remove seeds and skins, then blending with vinegar and sweeteners before pasteurization. The resulting condiment has a thick, pourable consistency, bright red color, and distinctly sweet-acidic flavor profile with subtle spice notes.
Regional and brand variations exist globally: British ketchups tend toward higher vinegar content and less sweetness, while American versions emphasize sweetness. Some premium or artisanal versions replace high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar, and specialty ketchups incorporate additional ingredients like bourbon, sriracha, or roasted garlic.
Culinary Uses
Ketchup functions primarily as a table condiment served with fried foods, burgers, hot dogs, and french fries across North American and European cuisines. Beyond its role as a finishing condiment, ketchup serves as a base ingredient in sauces and glazes—notably in barbecue sauces, meatloaf preparations, and baked bean dishes. It also appears in stews, marinades, and as a component in composite sauces like cocktail sauce. The condiment's sweetness and acidity make it particularly effective for cutting through richness in fried foods and adding complexity to savory braised dishes. Regional applications include its use in British fish and chips preparation and as an accompaniment to full English breakfasts.
Recipes Using ketchup (97)
Adobo sauce
-style cooking, made of finely chopped or pureed chiles, garlic, vinegar, and often onions and tomatoes. Food that has been prepared with adobo is sometimes called adobado.
Amish Barbecue Chops
Amish Barbecue Chops
Apricot-sauced Ribs
Pork Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 4
Arts Dog Sauce
Arts Dog Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Bagel toast
The is a modern Israeli snack. A good has a crispy outside, and is not mushy.
Baked Bean Casserole
Baked Bean Casserole this is a simple sweet dish, commonly served along with BBQ dinners.
Baked Beans and Bacon
Baked Beans and Bacon from the Recidemia collection
Barbecued Chicken Spicy Southern-style
Barbecued Chicken Spicy Southern-style from the Recidemia collection
Barbecue Hash
Barbecue Hash From Larry K Hooks This is a traditional southern style barbecue hash.
Barbecue Sauce
Contributed by Sylvia at [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/world_recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group]
Barbecue Sauce - Kansas City style
Barbecue Sauce - Kansas City style is a tomato or ketchup based sauce used on meats. Kansas City-style barbecue sauce is the most common version used in the United States. It is tomato or ketchup based with sweet, sour and smoky elements.
Barbecue Sauce with Beer
Barbecue Sauce with Beer from the Recidemia collection
Barbequed Pork
Serves 4 to 6
BBQ Beans
Beans are a staple in many households. The Drawback to using dried beans as opposed to the canned variety has simply been time constraints. With your pressure cooker you can have your own home cooked beans in 70% less time.
BBQ Turkey Legs
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/Catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group]
Bean Burgers
Bean Burgers from the Recidemia collection
Beef or Chicken Stroganoff
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Best in the World Meatloaf
Best in the World Meatloaf from the Recidemia collection
Catalina Dressing
Catalina Dressing from the Recidemia collection
Ceviche de Garbanzos
Chickpea "Ceviche"
Cheddar-stuffed Burgers
At a reduced 341 calories per hamburger, this recipe deserves some attention. Leave out the cheese and you'll save even more calories, and fat!
Cherry BBQ Sauce
Cherry contest entry submitted by: Kathleen M. Hooker. Great over grilled ribs or chicken.
Chinese Spareribs
After searching the internet for a good Chinese Spareribs recipe and not finding any that caught my eye, I decided to make my own. This recipe is pretty simple, and yields tender, juicy, tangy ribs. " Original recipe yield: 2 servings.
Chipotle BBQ Sauce
This sauce is really smoky and hot, so if you can't stand the heat, adjust it to your liking.
Coca-Cola Chicken
Poultry Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Coca-Cola Chicken I
I serve this with rice. If you are eating it with potato latkes, I would not use rice. Good luck on your project!
Cola BBQ Sauce
Great on ribs or chicken!
Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwiches
From Menu and Recipes Week 6/24/07 From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"
Crockpot Beef Brisket with Fall Vegetables
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: Southern L
Crock Pot Chinese Pork Ribs
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * From Taste of Home
Crockpot Shredded BBQ Chicken
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: Southern L
Devil's Sauce
Devil's Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Dutch Oven Beans
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Dutch Peanut Sauce
A nice sauce made out of peanut butter. Originally used on dishes like sateh, but nowadays also used on chips and anything else the Dutch can come up with.
Easy Italian Meatloaf
Best Meatloaf Ever!!
French Dressing
French Dressing is a salad dressing commonly used with green salads. It can also be used as a sandwich spread, or many other uses. A commercial version is also called "Catalina Dressing".
French Dressing
French Dressing is a salad dressing commonly used with green salads. It can also be used as a sandwich spread, or many other uses. A commercial version is also called "Catalina Dressing".
Fricassee Chicken
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Grilled Mesquite Meatloaf
Unlike regular meatloaf, which is baked in an oven and is the poster child for childhood food horrors, this is grilled over mesquite to form a nice crust and smoky flavor.
Guatemalan Marinated Tomatoes
Guatemalan Marinated Tomatoes from the Recidemia collection
Guyanese Barbecued Chicken
Guyanese Barbecued Chicken from the Recidemia collection
Ham barbecue sandwiches
Ham barbecue sandwiches from the Recidemia collection
Hamburger
Hamburger is a deviation of a sandwhich, commonly involving a ground beef patty.
Healthy Hamburger with Veggies
Healthy Hamburger with Veggies from the Recidemia collection
Heavenly Meatloaf
From my Aunt Maggie’s collection. Date and source unknown. I make a lot of meatloaf since it is a favorite at the senior citizen center I volunteer at twice a week. This one is quick and cost efficient.
Hot Spicy Country-style Ribs
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
Huge Batch Navy Beans with Pork Ribs
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pinion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1994.
I've Bean to Heaven
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Howell Estate in Canton, Texas in 1981.
Jamaican Roast Beef
Käsekrainer
Austrian Cuisine