Terra Americana

We first made this a couple years ago with tomatoes grown from the seeds a Russian friend brought back from Siberia.  We long for August when the past year's supply has run out.

This is not your average ketchup.  It is filled with chunks of tomotoes and full of flavor and spice.  It will beef up your burgers, make your eggs elegant and marinades more marvelous!

• 4 cups tomatoes chopped fine and juices  (San Marzano and Siberian tomatoes are just delicious in this.)
• 2 tbsp Midwestern Garden Radish or Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup Oregano and Thyme Vinegar  or Cranberry Orange Vinegar

Preheat medium pot on stove top.  Add tomatoes and 1 tbsp spice.  Let simmer on medium setting for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally.

After 40 minutes add remaining tbsp spice along with brown sugar and vinegar.  Simmer fore another 30 minutes or until the ketchup has thickened to your liking. Stir occasionally.  When ketchup has cooled pour into an airtight jar.  This will keep in the fridge indefinitely.

More Special Sauces:

• Pomegranate Relish
• Honey Mustard Dressing
• Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette
• Garlic Aoli
  

Photo Credit: Julie T Cecchini