Making homemade spicy ketchup will instantly elevate your flavor game! It adds that little extra kick to your normal ketchup that really brightens up any food you eat with it. And best of all – it’s so simple to make!
If you’re into spicy foods like me, you’re always trying to find a way to infuse some heat into your everyday meals. You could try using Homemade Hot Honey over your food, or give this spicy ketchup recipe a chance – if you love that tangy tomato taste.
But be warned – once you give this spicy ketchup a try, you’ll never want to go back to regular ketchup again! That extra kick you get from the cayenne pepper enhances the flavor of anything you eat it with.
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Tomato Puree: In this recipe, we’ll be making the ketchup from scratch, rather than using premade ketchup. And for that, tomato puree is key.
- Cayenne Pepper: This is the key ingredient in this recipe to add that delicious heat to the ketchup.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Gives the ketchup that familiar tang.
The Ingredients for Spicy Ketchup
- 1 cup Tomato Puree
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
The Equipment Needed
How To Make Homemade Spicy Ketchup
Combine all ingredients into a medium sauce pan. Give it a good mix and place on the stove over medium heat.
Let it come to a low simmer, stirring every couple of minutes – until the volume reduces by about 1/4.
Once it has simmered, it is ready to consume – enjoy!
What Do You Eat With Spicy Ketchup?
Spicy ketchup is really versatile – it goes well with almost anything! But here are a few popular options to consider.
- French fries: definitely adds a unique flavor to classic fries.
- Hamburgers: use it as a tasty alternative to traditional ketchup or mustard.
- Tater tots: these crispy potato bites are perfect for dunking into spicy ketchup.
- Breakfast foods: great as a condiment for breakfast sandwiches, omelets, or hash browns to add some heat to your morning meal.
- Mozzarella sticks: adds amazing taste to these warm and gooey snacks
- Hot dogs: give your hot dog some extra flavor by adding a drizzle of spicy ketchup on top.
- Onion rings: perfect as a dip for crispy onion rings
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tomato Puree
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
How To Make Homemade Spicy Ketchup
- Combine all ingredients into a medium sauce pan. Give it a good mix and place on the stove over medium heat.
- Let it come to a low simmer, stirring every couple of minutes – until the volume reduces by about 1/4.
- Once it has simmered, it is ready to consume – enjoy!
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
What is spicy ketchup made of?
It’s a good mix of cayenne pepper, Worcestershire, balsamic vinegar and other spices.
Where is spicy ketchup popular?
It’s popular all across the world – especially in casual eateries and diners.
What do you eat with spicy ketchup?
It’s perfect with fries, onion rings and burgers – but it’s also amazing on omelets, mozzarella sticks and even roasted veggies!
Paula
My husband always loves the spicy ketchup we get at restaurants, so I’m thrilled to find this recipe to make for him at home!
Umamiology
Hope you guys like this spicy ketchup recipe!
Carrie Robinson
I am not really big on spicy foods, but I know that my fiance would love this twist on traditional ketchup! Going to make this for him soon. 🙂
Umamiology
Let me know how it turns out!
Kerri
This ketchup recipe was so delicious and easy to make! Never buying bottled again
Umamiology
Yep, it’s so easy to make this spicy ketchup!
Gianne
The kick from the added spice really elevated the flavor and took my fries to the next level. I will definitely be making this again.
Umamiology
Glad you liked it!
Carly
I was looking for a way to spruce up my condiment selections for a backyard grill party and found this. Highly recommend to others! Can’t stop dipping all my food in this spicy ketchup – fries, hot dogs, burgers, everything!
Ned
This is so good! I loved the kick of the spiciness. Thank you for this great one, so nice to mix it up a bit.