By Traeger Kitchen
Forget the store-bought stuff and lay our version on thick. Smoked tomatoes and a blend of spices make for a ketchup of epic proportions.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.2 Tablespoon | olive oil, divided |
2 Can | (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes |
3 Clove | garlic |
1 | yellow onion, peeled and quartered |
2 Tablespoon | tomato paste |
1/4 Cup | apple cider vinegar |
2 Tablespoon | Worcestershire sauce |
1/8 Teaspoon | ground cloves |
1/4 Teaspoon | cayenne pepper |
4 Tablespoon | brown sugar |
To Taste | salt |
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225˚F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
Toss tomatoes with 1 Tbsp olive oil and spread on a sheet tray.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
01:00
Super Smoke
3
Place tray directly on the grill grate and smoke for 1 hour. Remove from the grill and set aside.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
01:00
Super Smoke
4
Heat remaining olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 1 minute.
5
Add tomato paste and cook another minute until tomato paste turns a rust color.
6
Deglaze by adding smoked tomatoes, apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
7
Stir with wooden spoon to pick up all the bits on the bottom of the pan. Add ground cloves and cayenne and bring to a simmer.
8
Cook 20 minutes until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
9
Add brown sugar and stir to combine.
10
Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
11
Transfer to a storage container and to the refrigerator to cool.
12
Serve with burgers, hot dogs and fries. Enjoy!
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