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    Cabernet, Burgers and Fries, Oh My! How to Make Homemade Ketchup

    Published: Mar 23, 2017 · Modified: Jun 6, 2021 by Philip + Mystique · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A classic burger topped with homemade ketchup, tomatoes, red onions and aged cheddar served with pickles, matchstick fries and a glass of Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Tom Gore Vineyards. All opinions are our own. Grab a bottle of Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon now available at the LBCO in Ontario. And remember, enjoy and drink responsibly!

    Bottle of wine next to fries and homemade ketchup

    Burger, the first choice of game days, nights at the pub and backyard summer BBQ's. While the burger is a classic North American dish, it often gets a bad reputation and labeled as junk food. Greasy and fatty with no nutritional value, or so they say, a good burger actually consists of the four food groups.

    When dressed and prepared well, a burger can be an all around satisfying and delicious way to get grains, veggies, dairy, and protein. It all starts with ground, local meat seasoned with salt and pepper, a whole grain bun glazed with homemade mayo and topped with vegetables, whole and nutritious ingredients that really allows this farm to table dish to shine.

    Burger on a blue napkin with fries, homemade ketchup and bottle of wine

    Tom Gore's Cabernet Ketchup

    Much like a chef needs outstanding ingredients to let dishes shine, a winemaker needs high quality grapes to make a good wine and Tom Gore Vineyards embodies that farm-to-table philosophy, demonstrating how the craft of careful farming impacts the flavours and quality of the wine. A farm to table wine deserves to be paired with a farm to table dish. And that's exactly what we've done.

    "Farming is my life's work and greatest joy." - Tom Gore

    We paired Tom Gore's cabernet ketchup recipe with the ultimate burger, keeping it classy with tomatoes, bacon, red onion, aged cheddar,  pickles, matchstick fries and a glass of Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon, of course. Take your burger to the next level with this cabernet ketchup and grab a bottle of Tom Gore’s 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, now available at the LCBO for $19.95.

    Bon appetit xo

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    How to Make Homemade Ketchup

    Ingredients You'll Need to Make Tom Gore's Cabernet Ketchup Recipe

    Red onion, garlic, ginger, olive oil, tomatoes, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Tom Gore Cabernet Sauvignon, coriander seed, fennel seed, celery seed, cayenne pepper, celery salt, sea salt and pepper.

    Make the Base for Homemade Ketchup

    In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, on low heat, sweat onion, garlic, and ginger with the olive oil until onion is soft and translucent. Turn heat to medium-high and add the tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Reduce by half. Remove from heat.

    Blend, Flavour and Reduce

    While the base is reducing, make a bouquet garni, with the coriander seed, fennel seed, celery seed, and clove. Place the reduced tomato mixture in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pass through a sieve into a new pot with the bouquet garni, sugar, wine, and vinegar. Add remaining spices. Simmer until it thickens and reaches the consistency of ketchup.

    Cool and Store

    Once the ketchup has reached your desired consistency, transfer it to a mason jar to cool to room temperature, then cover and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

    Cheeseburger in a basket with fries and homemade ketchup with red wine

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    Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Ketchup

    Chef Sous Chef
    Take your ketchup game to the next level with this cabernet ketchup made with Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Condiments, Food + Drink
    Cuisine north american
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 medium red onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 lbs tomatoes peeled, seeded, and chopped
    • 2 cups water
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • ½ cup Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 1 tablespoon coriander seed toasted
    • 1 tablespoon fennel seed toasted
    • 1 tablespoon celery seed toasted
    • 1 whole clove
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon celery salt
    • 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste

    Instructions
     

    • No. 1 | In a large heavy bottomed sauce pan, on low heat, sweat onion, garlic, and ginger with the olive oil until onion is soft and translucent.
    • No. 2 | Meanwhile, make a bouquet garni, with the coriander seed, fennel seed, celery seed, and clove.
    • No. 3 | Turn heat to medium-high and add the tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Reduce by half. Remove from heat.
    • No. 4 | Place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Pass through a sieve into a new pot with the bouquet garni, sugar, wine, and vinegar. Add remaining spices. Simmer until it thickens and reaches the consistency of ketchup.
    • No. 5 | Remove from heat and remove and discard the bouquet garni. Allow to cool.

    Notes

    - Toast the seeds by placing them in a dry skillet preheated to medium. Allow to become fragrant and begin to change colour, approximately 2-3 minutes.
    - A bouquet garni can be made using a small piece of cheese cloth with ingredients placed in the centre and tied up or by using a tea strainer.
    - This recipe was recreated and sponsored by Tom Gore Vineyards. Their Cabernet Sauvignon can be found at LCBO stores across Ontario. Please enjoy responsibly!
    Keyword Homemade Ketchup, Ketchup Recipe, Red Wine Ketchup
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    1. Kyle L. says

      November 21, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      I will never by ketchup again after making this.5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        November 22, 2017 at 8:56 am

        Lol... us too!

        Reply

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