Banana Ketchup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine mashed bananas, vinegar, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
3. Add tomato paste, water, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, cloves, and cayenne.
5. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
6. If using food coloring, add a few drops to achieve desired red color.
7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
8. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
9. Return to saucepan and simmer for 5 more minutes.
10. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.