3 February 2019

Mushroom Ketchup (Savory Sweet, halved, modified)

3/4# cremini mushrooms, sliced
1T salt
1/2oz dried porcini mushrooms
1c boiling water
1/8c coarsely chopped shallot
1/2T coarsely chopped garlic
1/2c cider vinegar
1/4c sugar
1tsp ground allspice (jamaica pepper)
1/4tsp ground ginger
1/8tsp ground cloves
1/8tsp ground cinnamon
1/4tsp ground mace
1/2T smoked paprika

Macerate creminis and salt 8-12 hours.

Soak porcinis in boiling water for 30 minutes, reserving 1/2c of the water.

Rinse salted creminis and drain well.

Whizz shrooms, garlic, and shallot. Tip into 10" saute pan.

Stir vinegar, sugar, reserved soak water, and spices into pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thick and most of the liquid has evaporated. Add water if too dry. Adjust seasoning. Sieve* and jar. For best flavour, allow to rest a couple of weeks.

*We blenderized it and barely got the cup and quarter stated. I'm not sure how thoroughly these recipes have been tested.