Caribbean Ketchup Recipes

Steps:

• For the ketchup: Combine the ketchup with the allspice, cayenne, chile flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, thyme and lime juice.
• For the onion rings: Preheat a deep fryer with canola oil to 375 degrees F. Combine the flour with some beer until the batter is the consistency of pancake batter, a quarter to half of the bottle. Slice the onion into 1/2-inch rings, then separate the individual rings. Add the onions into the wet mixture. Fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the onion rings and immediately sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
• For the burger: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Combine the beef with the allspice, cayenne, chile flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar and thyme. Form the beef into 2 to 4 patties then press the center of each with your thumb to create an indent. Drizzle the patties with olive oil. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. Cook until the center is medium pink, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
• Assemble the burgers on the buns topped with the jerk ketchup and serve with the onion rings.

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine ketchup, garlic, sugar, pepper sauce and, if desired, browning sauce; stir in seasonings. Add chicken thighs, sausage and vegetables. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Transfer chicken mixture to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.

Steps:

• In a food processor puree together the raisins, onion, garlic, tomato paste, bananas and enough vinegar to make this possible.
• Whirl to smooth.
• Scrape into a large stainless or enamel pot.
• Add remaining vinegar, 4 cups of water, brown sugar, salt and cayenne.
• Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
• Turn heat down to medium low and cook uncovered for 1& 1/2 hours, stirring frequently.
• If the ketchup is trying to"stick" to the bottom of pan, add a small bit of water.
• Add remaining ingredients except rum and cook for another 15 minutes.
• Test ketchup on a frozen plate.
• If no liquid forms around the dollop your ready to: Add the Rum.
• Return to a boil stirring constantly, and remove from heat.
• Ladle into clean, hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Process in a boiling water bath 20 minutes for pints, 15 minutes for half pints.
• Allow to ripen for 1 month before using.