Strawberry Ketchup

by Lora Wiley-Lennartz
Strawberry Ketchup
This winner of a Strawberry Ketchup recipe comes via one of my German food magazines. I had previously overlooked it. Consequently, I  was delighted to discover it when thumbing through the magazine for a repeat visit. Yay for saving old magazines.
Strawberry Ketchup
If you have time to make this for your upcoming holiday weekend BBQ, I highly recommend it. Otherwise, save it for a future gathering. Or, if they are Strawberry Ketchup worthy,  make it for your family. Admittedly, this recipe takes a bit of work and ingredient gathering. But I assure you will be delighted with the result.
Strawberry Ketchup ingredients
This “ketchup” contains no tomatoes whatsoever. Surprise! The base is actually strawberries, shallots, and spices. The result is a deep, tangy, spicy strawberry taste that would complement almost anything you can pull off your grill. Aside from hamburgers and hot dogs, Strawberry Ketchup works well with bratwurst, chicken, or ribs. I can even see it as a marinade for chicken wings or baby backs.
simmering Strawberry Ketchup
Trim the stems off the strawberries and cut them into small pieces. Then de-seed and dice a red chili.  Sauté minced shallots and garlic cloves in canola oil. Add the chopped strawberries and chili pepper.
Sprinkle with sugar and cook until everything is caramelized. Next, spice up this Strawberry Ketchup. Add curry powder, whole star anise, and bay leaves.  Once you have everything in the pan, simmer for 40 minutes. Don’t forget to fish out the star anise and bay leaves before pureeing the mixture. If you want a spicier version (this one has no real “heat” but tons of flavor), use two chilis instead of one.
Strawberry Ketchup
So take your hamburgers, sausages, and hot dogs up a notch with this delicious concoction. I’m looking forward to serving it this holiday weekend.

Strawberry Ketchup

Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword condiment, homemade ketchup, strawberry, strawberry ketchup, Strawberry recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 3 shallots
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1+1/2 lbs strawberries
  • 1 red chili
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 star anis
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and mince the shallots and garlic cloves.

  2. Wash and trim the tops off of the strawberries and cut them into small pieces.

  3. Cut the chili lengthwise. De-stem and de-seed, then cut into small pieces.

  4. Heat the canola oil in the skillet.

  5. Add the minced shallots and garlic. Stir to coat. Cook until transparent.

  6. Add the chopped strawberries and chili. Mix to combine.

  7. Sprinkle the sugar over the top, toss to coat. Cook until everything has caramelized.

  8. Add the curry powder, star anise, and bay leaves.

  9. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 40 minutes.

  10. Remove the star anise, cloves, and bay leaves from the mixture and use a hand blender to puree the mixture. If you do not have a hand blender, transfer the mixture to a regular blender or food processor, puree, then return the mixture to the pan.

  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  12. Cook on low heat for another 5-10 minutes.

  13. While the ketchup is still warm, transfer it to a bottle or canning jar. Let cool, seal, and refrigerate.

So, do you like this Strawberry Ketchup? Then also check out some of these other delicious recipes:

Strawberry Milk French Macarons

STRAWBERRY MILK FRENCH MACARONS

Strawberry Balsamic Mustard

HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC MUSTARD

Strawberry Gugelhupf

STRAWBERRY BUNDT CAKE

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