Tomato ketchup

[suechu]

Hi Abers, when using ketchup instead of puree, what proportion would you use? Tks all. xx

[bellazella]

Why would you use ketchup instead of puree, their is no comparison

[boxtops]

I wouldn't!

[suechu]

Cos I haven't got any puree and can't get to the shops. I've seen it commented on by some TV chef or other that it's an acceptable alternative.

[suechu]

Don't be negative you lot, I'm trying to be creative here.

[suechu]

bump

[bellazella]

Sorry suechu, tomato puree is very intense, tomato ketchup is uber sweet

[EcclesCake]

Ketchup is low on tomato content and relatively high in sugar.

What is the dish you are making, as this will have some bearing on the proportions. Although personally if I was to go down this route I'd add, taste, add, taste etc.

[ojread2]

what are you making?

[madmaggot]

If it's one of the premier brands, ie heinz, I might try it in a crisis but not the cheaper ones which are low in tomato content but high in sugar and vinegar.

[suechu]

don't mind the sweetness, it's for a barbecue sauce which includes sugar - I'll just put less sugar in

[suechu]

It's St Delia's recipe on line

[bellazella]

Why didnt you say lol, ketchup is perfect in some barbecue sauce recipes

[suechu]

Tks bella, so delia says 1 hpd tbs puree, the same in ketchup do we think?

[bellazella]

Dont do delia, look for another recipe online, google barbecue sauce recipes

[suechu]

Noooooooo only Delia will do! I'll just shove some in and taste. Tks all xxx

[ojread2]

hope it tasted ok
I use ketchup for BBQ sauce