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ketchup

CondimentsYear-round. Ketchup is a shelf-stable processed product made from tomato concentrate and preserved through pasteurization and acidification, making it consistently available regardless of season.

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)

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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.

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Amish Barbecue Chops

Amish Barbecue Chops

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Apricot-sauced Ribs

Pork Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 4

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Arts Dog Sauce

Arts Dog Sauce from the Recidemia collection

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Bagel toast

The is a modern Israeli snack. A good has a crispy outside, and is not mushy.

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Baked Bean Casserole

Baked Bean Casserole this is a simple sweet dish, commonly served along with BBQ dinners.

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Baked Beans and Bacon

Baked Beans and Bacon from the Recidemia collection

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Barbecued Chicken Spicy Southern-style

Barbecued Chicken Spicy Southern-style from the Recidemia collection

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Barbecue Hash

Barbecue Hash From Larry K Hooks This is a traditional southern style barbecue hash.

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Barbecue Sauce

Contributed by Sylvia at [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/world_recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group]

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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.

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Barbecue Sauce with Beer

Barbecue Sauce with Beer from the Recidemia collection

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Barbequed Pork

Serves 4 to 6

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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.

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BBQ Turkey Legs

Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/Catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group]

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Bean Burgers

Bean Burgers from the Recidemia collection

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Beef or Chicken Stroganoff

right|Stroganoff

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Best in the World Meatloaf

Best in the World Meatloaf from the Recidemia collection

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Catalina Dressing

Catalina Dressing from the Recidemia collection

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Ceviche de Garbanzos

Chickpea "Ceviche"

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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!

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Cherry BBQ Sauce

Cherry contest entry submitted by: Kathleen M. Hooker. Great over grilled ribs or chicken.

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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.

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Chipotle BBQ Sauce

This sauce is really smoky and hot, so if you can't stand the heat, adjust it to your liking.

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Coca-Cola Chicken

Poultry Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

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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!

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Cola BBQ Sauce

Great on ribs or chicken!

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Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwiches

From Menu and Recipes Week 6/24/07 From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

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Crockpot Beef Brisket with Fall Vegetables

Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: Southern L

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Crock Pot Chinese Pork Ribs

Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * From Taste of Home

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Crockpot Shredded BBQ Chicken

Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: Southern L

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Devil's Sauce

Devil's Sauce from the Recidemia collection

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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.

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Easy Italian Meatloaf

Best Meatloaf Ever!!

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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".

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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".

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Fricassee Chicken

300px| 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.

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Guatemalan Marinated Tomatoes

Guatemalan Marinated Tomatoes from the Recidemia collection

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Guyanese Barbecued Chicken

Guyanese Barbecued Chicken from the Recidemia collection

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Ham barbecue sandwiches

Ham barbecue sandwiches from the Recidemia collection

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Hamburger

Hamburger is a deviation of a sandwhich, commonly involving a ground beef patty.

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Healthy Hamburger with Veggies

Healthy Hamburger with Veggies from the Recidemia collection

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jamaican Roast Beef

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Käsekrainer

Austrian Cuisine