Chile-Citrus Ketchup
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed with the flat side of a large knife
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 1 cup fresh orange juice (2 oranges total)
- 2 tablespoons brewed espresso
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 fresh habanero chile
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Puree the diced tomatoes and juice, onion, garlic, and sugar in a food processor.
- Transfer the tomato mixture to a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot.
- Add the vinegar, 1 cup water, and the dry mustard, nutmeg, allspice, chili powder, orange zest, orange juice, espresso, bay leaf, and habanero chile.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 50 minutes.
- Remove the chile.
- Puree half or whole chile (depending on desired heat) with 1 cup ketchup in the food processor.
- Return the ketchup to the pot; stir until well blended.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Let cool completely.
- The ketchup can be refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 2 weeks.
tomatoes, onion, garlic, brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, chili powder, orange juice, espresso, bay leaf, habanero chile, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chile-citrus-ketchup-393315 (may not work)