Not sure if this has been brought up on the new Rouge Nation or covered in the old one, but it may become necessary to make homemade condiments that can make survival food edible. In addition to salt and black pepper, things like Ketchup and Mustard can make your bug burgers and road kill sandwiches more palatable. Below is my beginning list of recipes, perhaps members can add more to this with alternative recipes.
Condiment recipes
How to Make Ketchup
Ingredients
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Medium Onion, Diced
1 can (28 Oz. Size) Peeled Whole Tomatoes
3 tbsp. Tomato Paste
1/3 c. Brown Sugar
1 tbsp. Molasses
1/3 c. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Powdered Ginger
1/4 tsp. Ground Allspice
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
Directions
Heat a 4-quart sauce pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil and onions, sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, molasses and cider vinegar. Bring to a slow boil, lower to a simmer and using a spoon crush the whole tomatoes. Add remaining ingredients and continue to simmer, uncovered for 45–55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very thick. Make sure to keep an eye on it and stir it to keep it from scorching.
Use an immersion blender to puree the ketchup. If you don't have an immersion blender, transfer it carefully to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. (Optional: Strain through a fine mesh strainer.) Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. The ketchup will continue to develop flavor and thicken.
Enjoy on everything!
Notes:
1. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container up to a month.
2. Sweeteners and spices and be adjusted to taste.
3. Possible flavor additions: balsamic vinegar reduction, Sriracha, roasted garlic or roasted red pepper.
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-coo...e-ketchup/
Best Mustard Ever
Ingredients
1/4 cup dry mustard powder
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup sweet pickle juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup mustard seed
Directions
In a small, microwave-proof bowl whisk together the dry mustard, brown sugar, salt, turmeric, paprika and garlic powder.
In a separate container, combine the pickle juice, water and cider vinegar and have standing by.
Place the mustard seed into a spice grinder and grind for a minimum of 1 minute, stopping to pulse occasionally.
Once ground, immediately add the mustard to the bowl with the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture.
Whisk to combine.
Place the bowl into the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute.
Remove from the microwave and puree with a stick blender for 1 minute.
Pour into a glass jar or container and allow to cool uncovered.
Once cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alto...pe-1948184
Mayonnaise
Ingredients
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 pinches sugar
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 cup oil, safflower or corn
Directions
In a glass bowl, whisk together egg yolk and dry ingredients.
Combine lemon juice and vinegar in a separate bowl then thoroughly whisk half into the yolk mixture.
Start whisking briskly, then start adding the oil a few drops at a time until the liquid seems to thicken and lighten a bit, (which means you've got an emulsion on your hands).
Once you reach that point you can relax your arm a little (but just a little) and increase the oil flow to a constant (albeit thin) stream.
Once half of the oil is in add the rest of the lemon juice mixture.
Continue whisking until all of the oil is incorporated.
Leave at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours then refrigerate for up to 1 week.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alto...pe-1951119
Salsa for Canning
Ingredients
1 lb plum-style tomatoes
1/2 lb jalapeno peppers
1/2 lb onion
1/4 c. bottled lemon juice or vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Prepare the jars and lids:
Wash all jars and lids thoroughly with soap and water and rinse well. Fill your canner with enough water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch and bring to a simmer. Using a pair of canning tongs, lower the jars in gently, tilting them to fill with the hot water. In a small saucepan, keep some water warm but not boiling; place the lids in the water. Have an additional kettle of water on to boil.
Peel and core the tomatoes:
Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Have a large bowl of ice water at the ready. Gently lower the tomatoes into the boiling water and blanch them for 60 seconds. Remove with a strainer and transfer them to the ice water. Once cool, slit the skins; they should peel off easily. Remove the cores with a small paring knife. Discard skins and cores.
Chop the vegetables:
Wearing latex or plastic gloves, chop the jalapenos finely, removing veins and seeds if you wish to reduce the heat. (If you wish to reduce the heat further, replace some with regular green peppers, but do not increase the total weight of peppers in the recipe.) Chop the onion finely. Chop the tomatoes coarsely. Add the peppers, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice and salt to a large saucepan.
Cook the salsa: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Fill and close the jars: Using canning tongs, remove the jars from the canner, carefully pouring the water back into the canner. Set next to the salsa in the saucepan. Turn the heat under the canner to high. Use a ladle to pour the salsa into the jars through a canning funnel, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Run a clean chopstick around the inside of the jar to dislodge any trapped air. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel. Place the lids on, and screw on the rings until just finger-tight.
Seal the jars:
Using canning tongs, gently transfer the jars to the canner, taking care to keep them vertical. When all the jars are in the canner, there should be at least 1 inch water covering them; if you need more, add water from the kettle until the jars are sufficiently covered. Bring the water to a full rolling boil, and process for 10 minutes.
Remove and cool:
Using canning tongs, gently remove the jars from the canner and transfer them to a kitchen towel or cooling rack, again keeping them vertical. Do not set hot jars directly on to cool counter surfaces. Leave to cool, undisturbed, for at least 12 hours. If any of the jars do not seal when cool, reprocess using the method above, or refrigerate and use immediately.
Label and store:
Add a label to the lid or side of your jar, noting the date it was canned. Remove the rings and store jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sals...pe-2120522
Easy Homemade Salsa for Canning
Ingredients
4 quarts tomatoes,
thickly chopped 1 cup onion,
chopped 1 cup green pepper,
seeded and chopped 1 cup banana pepper,
seeded and chopped (or you can double the green peppers, or use any other kind of sweet pepper)
1 cup jalapeno pepper, chopped (use 2 cups for hot)
1 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons canning salt (I use Morton brand canning and pickling salt)
1⁄4 cup sugar (use up to 1/2 cup if you like very sweet salsa)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
8 tablespoons cornstarch
8 tablespoons warm water
Directions
A note about peppers: Remember to use caution and always use gloves while handling. I always remove the seeds from mine before chopping but if you like hotter salsa feel free to leave them inches.
A note about tomatoes: you do not have to peel them, but most people prefer doing so. To quickly and easily peel them: give them a quick rinse to wash them off. Then drop them into a pot of boiling water for about a minute or until you see them crack and peeling. Remove with a slotted spoon into a large bowl of very cold ice water. Now you can easily remove the peel and the core. I usually put the chopped tomatoes into my 2 quart pitcher to measure the tomatoes.
To make salsa: Put all ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch and water into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes.
Mix together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl. Make sure the mixture is very smooth- you dont want any corn starch chunks in your salsa.
Add the corn starch liquid to the big pot of salsa, stirring while pouring.
Boil on low for 10 minutes, watching carefully so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
Pour into prepared canning jars, leaving about 1" for head space. Seal according to your favorite method.
https://www.food.com/recipe/easy-homemad...ing-328559
Condiment recipes
How to Make Ketchup
Ingredients
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Medium Onion, Diced
1 can (28 Oz. Size) Peeled Whole Tomatoes
3 tbsp. Tomato Paste
1/3 c. Brown Sugar
1 tbsp. Molasses
1/3 c. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
1/4 tsp. Powdered Ginger
1/4 tsp. Ground Allspice
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
Directions
Heat a 4-quart sauce pot over medium high heat. Add olive oil and onions, sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, molasses and cider vinegar. Bring to a slow boil, lower to a simmer and using a spoon crush the whole tomatoes. Add remaining ingredients and continue to simmer, uncovered for 45–55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very thick. Make sure to keep an eye on it and stir it to keep it from scorching.
Use an immersion blender to puree the ketchup. If you don't have an immersion blender, transfer it carefully to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. (Optional: Strain through a fine mesh strainer.) Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. The ketchup will continue to develop flavor and thicken.
Enjoy on everything!
Notes:
1. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container up to a month.
2. Sweeteners and spices and be adjusted to taste.
3. Possible flavor additions: balsamic vinegar reduction, Sriracha, roasted garlic or roasted red pepper.
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-coo...e-ketchup/
Best Mustard Ever
Ingredients
1/4 cup dry mustard powder
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup sweet pickle juice
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup mustard seed
Directions
In a small, microwave-proof bowl whisk together the dry mustard, brown sugar, salt, turmeric, paprika and garlic powder.
In a separate container, combine the pickle juice, water and cider vinegar and have standing by.
Place the mustard seed into a spice grinder and grind for a minimum of 1 minute, stopping to pulse occasionally.
Once ground, immediately add the mustard to the bowl with the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture.
Whisk to combine.
Place the bowl into the microwave and heat on high for 1 minute.
Remove from the microwave and puree with a stick blender for 1 minute.
Pour into a glass jar or container and allow to cool uncovered.
Once cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alto...pe-1948184
Mayonnaise
Ingredients
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 pinches sugar
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 cup oil, safflower or corn
Directions
In a glass bowl, whisk together egg yolk and dry ingredients.
Combine lemon juice and vinegar in a separate bowl then thoroughly whisk half into the yolk mixture.
Start whisking briskly, then start adding the oil a few drops at a time until the liquid seems to thicken and lighten a bit, (which means you've got an emulsion on your hands).
Once you reach that point you can relax your arm a little (but just a little) and increase the oil flow to a constant (albeit thin) stream.
Once half of the oil is in add the rest of the lemon juice mixture.
Continue whisking until all of the oil is incorporated.
Leave at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours then refrigerate for up to 1 week.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alto...pe-1951119
Salsa for Canning
Ingredients
1 lb plum-style tomatoes
1/2 lb jalapeno peppers
1/2 lb onion
1/4 c. bottled lemon juice or vinegar
1 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Prepare the jars and lids:
Wash all jars and lids thoroughly with soap and water and rinse well. Fill your canner with enough water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch and bring to a simmer. Using a pair of canning tongs, lower the jars in gently, tilting them to fill with the hot water. In a small saucepan, keep some water warm but not boiling; place the lids in the water. Have an additional kettle of water on to boil.
Peel and core the tomatoes:
Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Have a large bowl of ice water at the ready. Gently lower the tomatoes into the boiling water and blanch them for 60 seconds. Remove with a strainer and transfer them to the ice water. Once cool, slit the skins; they should peel off easily. Remove the cores with a small paring knife. Discard skins and cores.
Chop the vegetables:
Wearing latex or plastic gloves, chop the jalapenos finely, removing veins and seeds if you wish to reduce the heat. (If you wish to reduce the heat further, replace some with regular green peppers, but do not increase the total weight of peppers in the recipe.) Chop the onion finely. Chop the tomatoes coarsely. Add the peppers, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice and salt to a large saucepan.
Cook the salsa: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Fill and close the jars: Using canning tongs, remove the jars from the canner, carefully pouring the water back into the canner. Set next to the salsa in the saucepan. Turn the heat under the canner to high. Use a ladle to pour the salsa into the jars through a canning funnel, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Run a clean chopstick around the inside of the jar to dislodge any trapped air. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel. Place the lids on, and screw on the rings until just finger-tight.
Seal the jars:
Using canning tongs, gently transfer the jars to the canner, taking care to keep them vertical. When all the jars are in the canner, there should be at least 1 inch water covering them; if you need more, add water from the kettle until the jars are sufficiently covered. Bring the water to a full rolling boil, and process for 10 minutes.
Remove and cool:
Using canning tongs, gently remove the jars from the canner and transfer them to a kitchen towel or cooling rack, again keeping them vertical. Do not set hot jars directly on to cool counter surfaces. Leave to cool, undisturbed, for at least 12 hours. If any of the jars do not seal when cool, reprocess using the method above, or refrigerate and use immediately.
Label and store:
Add a label to the lid or side of your jar, noting the date it was canned. Remove the rings and store jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sals...pe-2120522
Easy Homemade Salsa for Canning
Ingredients
4 quarts tomatoes,
thickly chopped 1 cup onion,
chopped 1 cup green pepper,
seeded and chopped 1 cup banana pepper,
seeded and chopped (or you can double the green peppers, or use any other kind of sweet pepper)
1 cup jalapeno pepper, chopped (use 2 cups for hot)
1 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons canning salt (I use Morton brand canning and pickling salt)
1⁄4 cup sugar (use up to 1/2 cup if you like very sweet salsa)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
8 tablespoons cornstarch
8 tablespoons warm water
Directions
A note about peppers: Remember to use caution and always use gloves while handling. I always remove the seeds from mine before chopping but if you like hotter salsa feel free to leave them inches.
A note about tomatoes: you do not have to peel them, but most people prefer doing so. To quickly and easily peel them: give them a quick rinse to wash them off. Then drop them into a pot of boiling water for about a minute or until you see them crack and peeling. Remove with a slotted spoon into a large bowl of very cold ice water. Now you can easily remove the peel and the core. I usually put the chopped tomatoes into my 2 quart pitcher to measure the tomatoes.
To make salsa: Put all ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch and water into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes.
Mix together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl. Make sure the mixture is very smooth- you dont want any corn starch chunks in your salsa.
Add the corn starch liquid to the big pot of salsa, stirring while pouring.
Boil on low for 10 minutes, watching carefully so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
Pour into prepared canning jars, leaving about 1" for head space. Seal according to your favorite method.
https://www.food.com/recipe/easy-homemad...ing-328559
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