Do you ever add ketchup to recipes to improve the flavor?

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   Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years ago

   Do you ever add ketchup to recipes to improve the flavor?
   
   I do. Many times making recipes with tomatoes the results may lack a little something and have a raw or unsavory flavor on the tongue and a few squirts of ketchup can round out the flavor to make something really good; such as chili, spaghetti, etc. Even home made soup sometimes. I admit you must be careful to not overdo but ketchup have a sweetness and roundness of flavor that can really make a difference. I also never make a meatloaf without a ketchup topping. How about you; do you sometimes us ketchup in seasoning? 
   
   

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   Lori P.posted 10 years ago

   LOL! Yes! People wrinkle their noses at ketchup as an ingredient, but it's just another conglomerate ingredient. Ketchup contains tomato sauce and tomato paste along with spices and sugar. I use ketchup in my meatloaf topping, barbecue sauce, tripe stew, etc. Love ketchup!

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I know, I use to wrinkle my nose at it too until I tried it. It does have lots of great seasonings!

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   Sara Jofreposted 10 years ago

   When I'm making something that needs tomato sauce I, sometimes, add a little ketchup to it, not much. It's a good ingredient

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Yes you do need to be careful not to overdo it I agree.

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   Venkatachari Mposted 10 years ago

   Yes. But it is use for certain recipes and soups to add flavour and good, spicy taste. No need to use for tomato recipes as ketchup also contains mostly tomatoes.

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I still add it if the tomato flavor of the dish  am making is just not quite right; usually always fixes it.

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   Abhinav4192posted 10 years ago

   Wile making Tomato Paneer (Paneer = cottage cheese), i always add a little tomato ketchup to make a bit tangy. Improves the flavor and aroma.

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      It does add a nice tang!

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   Faith Reaperposted 10 years ago

   I do add it to my meatloaf for sure, but have not thought about adding it to other recipes.  However, it makes sense to round-out the flavor.  I love ketchup!

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah I never liked meatloaf til I started putting ketchup on it. I never add it if stuff is ok as is but it can really fix up spegetti that needs a little sweetness or chili that needs a little tang. I just make sure I just add a little at a time.

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   peachpurpleposted 10 years ago

   yes, i always use tomato ketchup and chilli sauce for my sweet and sour sauce, tasted great

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Do you have the recipe here? Would love to see it!

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   StoneCircleposted 10 years ago

   Ketchup with potato chips(crushed) on meatloaf.
   It is also the main ingredient in many a marinade I make.

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Wow; potato chips? I use the ketchup; will try the chips sometime!

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