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Ketchup
CondimentsSweet, tangy tomato condiment for dipping, glazes, meatloaf, and BBQ sauce.
4 substitutes
Substitutes
Tomato Paste + Vinegar + Sugar
2 tbsp paste + 1 tbsp vinegar + 1 tbsp sugar + pinch salt
Quick DIY ketchup. Adjust sweetness and tang to taste.
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Best for: meatloaf, sauces, BBQ base, dipping
β οΈNot for: exact ketchup texture needs
Barbecue Sauce
1:1
Smokier, more complex. Works as dip and in glazes.
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Best for: dipping, glazes, meatloaf, burgers
β οΈNot for: plain tomato sweetness needs
Salsa (blended)
1:1 blended smooth
Less sweet, more savory. Add pinch of sugar if needed.
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Best for: meatloaf, sloppy joes, dipping
β οΈNot for: sweet tang recipes
Tomato Jam
1:1
Sweet, chunky, more complex. Gourmet ketchup upgrade.
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Best for: burgers, grilled cheese, meatloaf
β οΈNot for: dipping fries