Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Cumin-Chipotle Ketchup

3.0

(3)

Perfect as a topper for steaks, burgers, pork chops, hot dogs and fries. For even more flavor, try brushing the tangy ketchup onto the meat during grilling.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 3/4 Cup

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3/4 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped canned chipotle chilies plus 1 tablespoon spicy tomato sauce reserved from can
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon tequila

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir cumin seeds in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant and seeds darken, about 1 minute. Transfer to plate and cool. Grind seeds in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle.

    Step 2

    Return cumin to same saucepan. Whisk in ketchup, chipotle chilies with 1 tablespoon spicy tomato sauce, lime juice and tequila. Simmer over medium-low heat until ketchup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.)

TagsSpreadsTomatoVegetableQuick & EasySummerLemongrassHerbs & SpicesBon Appétit
Read More
Not-So-Secret Burger Sauce
Every sauce needs a few secrets. Ours is smoky, sweet, and savory—use it for burgers, fries, tenders, and more.
Fufu
Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.
Luscious Banana Pudding
Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.
Mint Julep
A strip of lemon zest balances this refreshing spring classic.
Charred Vegetable Ragù
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
Grape Dumplings
Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.
Homemade Whipped Cream
Fluffier, fresher, and fancier than anything from a tub or can.
Île Flottante
Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.