Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo--Two Must-Have Sauces


Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo--Two Must-Have Sauces

My Kids love Ketchup.  Well, in fact, I haven't met a kid who doesn't like Ketchup, period.  Have you?  I know many parents concern about the High Fructose Corn Syrup as an ingredient in most of the store bought brands.  What's the solution?  Of course I created my own.  Not only this Homemade Ketchup version contains only natural ingredients (those that you can pronounce), it’s also super easy to make.  Another bonus is that it tastes way better than the bottled ones.  For me, I'm not always a Ketchup person, so, for dipping options, I also created this Roasted Garlic Mayo.  Guess what?  I'm sharing both recipes with you today.


Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo--Two Must-Have Sauces

This Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo are two must-have sauces that you want to have in your fridge at all times.  They are versatile sauces that compliment well with so many ingredients. 

Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo--Two Must-Have Sauces

Want to check out how I made them?  Follow me to the kitchen.

Here’s are the steps to prepare the Homemade Ketchup:

1) Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan.
2) Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant. 
3) Then add the red pepper flakes.
4) Followed by the apple cider vinegar.
5) Then, add the tomato paste, salt, brown sugar, bay leave, Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder.  Let it simmer uncover for 30 minutes. 
6) The sauce will thicken and it’s ready.  You can puree it in a blender for a smoother texture or leave it as is.  I love it a little chunky like this.



Ketchup Pictorial

Super simple, right?  Store it well in the fridge and the ketchup shall last for 7 to 10 days….that is, if you don’t finish it sooner.  You can also portion it out and freeze part of it so a batch lasts longer.

Up next, let me show you how to roast the garlic to make the decadent Roasted Garlic Mayo.
1) Cut the whole head of garlic side way.
2) Place it on a foil and drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt on top.
3) Wrap it up and bake in the 400 degree F oven for 45 minutes.
4) The garlic will be super soft and fragrant.  You won’t be able to trace any pungent garlic flavor at all.  They turned into these sweet, tender and irresistible jewels after roasting.  When it’s cool enough to handle, simply squeeze the flash out from the skin.  Smash them with a fork and whisk in Japanese Mayo, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt and pepper and your Roasted Garlic Mayo Sauce is ready.


Roasted Garlic Pictorial

I hope you like the two homemade sauces that I’m sharing with you today.  Stay tuned for the next blog post to find out what I serve these sauces with.  You definitely don’t want to miss it.  I promise they will be easy to prepare, healthy, fun and wonderful for entertaining guests. 

Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo--Two Must-Have Sauces







Homemade Ketchup: (Printable Recipe)
1 (15oz) can organic tomato sauce
1/2 cup onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 bay leave
a pinch of red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder

In a medium sauce pan, heat the olive oil on medium high heat.  Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.  Then add the red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar,  tomato paste, salt, brown sugar, bay leave, Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder.  Let it simmer uncover on low for 30 minutes.  The sauce will thicken and it’s ready.  You can puree in a blender for a smoother texture or leave it as is.  I love it a little chunky like this.


Roasted Garlic Mayo:
Ingredient for the Roasted Garlic:
1 whole head of garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Ingredients for the Roasted Garlic Mayo:

1/2 cup Japanese Mayo
6 cloves roasted garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To Prepare the Roasted Garlic:
Preheat oven to 400 degree F.  Cut the whole head of garlic side way and place on a piece of foil, cut side up.  Drizzle olive oil and kosher salt, then wrap the garlic with the foil.  Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and soften.

To Prepare the Roasted Garlic Mayo:
When the roasted garlic is cooled, squeeze out the flash into a medium bowl.  Smash the roasted garlic with a fork and then whisk in the rest of the ingredients.




Homemade Ketchup and Roasted Garlic Mayo--Two Must-Have Sauces





33 comments:

  1. wow these sauces look amazing never really thought to make it

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  2. Amy, my kids love ketchup and I always feel like they are destroying the integrity of their meal by dipping into that mess. Now I will try to tempt them with your beautiful alternative. Thank you! Once again, you have a terrific recipe.

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  3. Hi Amy
    I love ketchup too and I only buy only one particular brand. And now that looking you making your own ketchup, makes me wanted to do so too. Homemade is always healthy. Thanks for sharing with us and I bet your recipe is so much full of flavour in it.

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  4. Love your ketchup! Cannot wait to try this recipe. You make it look easy and delicious.

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  5. Wow! These look so yummy! I adore the idea of roasted garlic--anything! :) Hugs, T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  6. I'm so excited to try this, my kids LOVE ketchup, and I love the idea of knowing what goes into it, thank you SO much Amy

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  7. I need to make my own ketchup too. So much better!

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  8. I LOOOOOOOVE roasted garlic, and what a great idea to make roasted garlic mayo! It's a must - I can imagine myself using it for all the sandwiches and potato salad, etc. YUM! And homemade ketchup? You're a great mommy! :)

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  9. wow, you've made it from scratch....
    Nothing better than homemade my friend!

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  10. thank u so much for sharing the home made versions... especially of the garlic mayo... can't wait to try it...

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  11. Your homemade ketchup and roasted garlic mayo sound so good! So much healthier for the little ones and I'll bet they taste amazing! Thanks so much for sharing Amy :)

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  12. Children love to eat sauces. I am sure many mothers would love to try out your recipes for these sauces.

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  13. I was just thinking to myself I just love Japanese mayo and so glad you used it in this recipe. I bet we wont see any corn syrup or artificial dyes in your healthier option recipes.

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  14. Amy, I love your roasted garlic mayo, it goes well with toasted bread ! yummy!

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  15. Amy, These sound so interesting! Thank you very much for sharing two recipes. Definitely love to try them for sure :)

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  16. I love love roasted garlic anything. The mayo and the ketchup are a must have on the list for our coming parties.
    You kiddos must love the home made version.

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  17. Good stuff! One of these days I really need to make my own ketchup. I'm not highly motivated because we go through 2, maybe 3 bottles a year. But it'd be interesting to try. Really fun post - thanks.

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  18. I'm so impressed! And feeling like I should never buy ketchup again!

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  19. These sauce sound like they go well with so many things!! Yum!! Pinned

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  20. I love that I don't have to get real tomatoes to make ketchup. This is so much easier with tomato paste. Two really good ones, amy.

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  21. Pero lo que es una buena sugerencia de salsa casera se ve muy bien me encanta,abrazos.

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  22. i've never tried either homemade, but i love that's an option!

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  23. I’m TOTALLY making these this weekend

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  24. Homemade condiments are the best! Love your cute styling!

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  25. Mmm, must have sauce is right, delicious!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  26. Nommm... Homemade ketchup sounds really good. It would be even better with some french fries... I am so hungry right now.

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  27. Amy, I am a huge fan of ketchup and also do it on my own. I process it, so it lasts throughout the whole winter and spring until tomatoes are sweet and scented again! I love the roasted garlic mayonnaise idea too. I must test it soon.

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  28. I never made home made ketchup or mayo. or I never had desire but with these recipes, I might try it soon.

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  29. Kids do love ketchup! And dipping! But i mean, can you blame them? I've never made homemade ketchup but I love the idea of it...no preservatives. Both of these sauces look so yummy :)

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  30. Hi Amy, both the sauces are my favorite. Yours look so good ...... home made is still the best and no preservatives. Great posting.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  31. What a good mom you are, Amy. Your ketchup is a win-win. The kids get to have what they like but in a healthier form =) Love your garlic mayo, too =)

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  32. now this is one awesome recipe... homemade ketchup! i love this!

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  33. Hi, having a Christmas gathering 1st time at my place, may I know can prepare in advance? I am not a good cook...
    Thank you for sharing.

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