Prune Ketchup

Contributed by Grant Achatz

ACTIVE: 10 MIN

TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN

SERVINGS: makes about 1 1/3 cups

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This sweet-tart condiment reveals Grant Achatz's love of dark fruits and fennel-like flavors such as star anise. It's a great complement to highly seasoned meats, like meat loaf and sausages, and simply cooked duck and pork.

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Recipe: Prune Ketchup

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MAKE-AHEAD
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Ingredients

1 cup pitted prunes
1 cup water
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 star anise pod
Salt and freshly ground pepper

In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until prunes are very soft, about 20 minutes. Discard the star anise pod.
Puree the ketchup in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Make Ahead The ketchup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

From 15 Simple Condiments, Comfort Food From a Rebel Chef
Published December 2006

Prune Ketchup

Recipe: Prune Ketchup

Ingredients

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