Ketchup & Cocktail Sauce
Learn how to make a flavorful homemade ketchup from scratch using natural ingredients like tomatoes, honey, vinegar, and spices—no preservatives needed! This versatile ketchup is perfect as-is or blended for a smooth finish. Plus, transform it into a zesty cocktail sauce ideal for seafood with a few simple additions. Whether you're enhancing burgers or serving up shrimp, this two-in-one condiment recipe brings bold flavor and wholesome goodness to your table.
- Yield: Serves 6-8
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
Ingredients
Instructions
Begin with Ketchup:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Ciao Authentica Crushed Tomatoes, water, honey, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, celery seed, clove, and mustard powder.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for about 1 hour, or until thickened.
- Allow to cool. Blend if a smoother texture is desired, or leave as is for a rustic version. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks if using as ketchup (yields ~6 cups).
To Make Cocktail Sauce:
- In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups of the homemade ketchup with worcestershire sauce, horseradish, salt, lemon juice, and a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Serve with prepared shellfish and lemon wedges.
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About the Chef
Meet Michele Loffreno
Michele Loffreno owner of Food Is Good F.I.G. Food Styling has served on the line at various restaurants throughout New York City and Italy. Desired to remain creative, Michele pursued the TV industry by becoming a Food Stylist on ABC's Emmy-Award-Winning show The Chew and Food Network’s Chopped. More recently, she was the culinary lead Food Stylist at THP, one of the world’s leading content and social media service providers for brand managers and marketers. As well as Brand Ambassador and Chef for Middleby Residential representing their luxury brand portfolio which includes Viking Range, AGA, La Cornue and Lynx in NYC.
Currently, Michele works as a Chef, Culinary Producer and Food Stylist for some of the most established food brands and television companies in the industry.
