The Best Ketchups On The Market
Gherkin Ketchup, Tom Kerridge
Having served it in his restaurants for years, Tom Kerridge finally launched a bottled version of his gherkin ketchup this summer. Filled with 89% gherkins and a hint of dill, we loved the bold colour and hit of flavour. Designed as an accompaniment for steak, this would make a wonderful topping for cheeseburgers – or as a tartare-sauce alternative in a fish finger sandwich.
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Bloody Mary Ketchup With Vodka, Stokes
This spiced ketchup isn’t for everyone – some tasters thought the celery salt was a little bold – but if you’re a fan of the iconic morning-after cocktail, you’ll find lots to love. The flavour is spicy without overpowering and the hot pepper really comes through. Would pack a punch in a bacon sandwich.
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Tiptree Tomato Ketchup, Wilkin & Sons
This was described by one of our tasters as a ‘posh, grown-up Heinz’. Made with Mediterranean plum tomatoes to a 100-year-old recipe, this thick sauce is subtly sweet, really tastes of tomatoes and is a strong fire-engine red in colour. A great everyday condiment that will go with everything from fish and chips to meat.
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Organic Tomato Ketchup, Daylesford
This ketchup is so thick, it’s almost like a BBQ sauce. We loved the addition of sweet apples and spices, which gave it a flavoursome hit and a similar background taste to Branston pickle (a very good thing indeed, of course). An ideal dip for chips.
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Beetroot Ketchup, Dr Will’s
This beetroot-flavoured ketchup is so thick, it’s more like a purée. Naturally sweetened with dates, not sugar, this is definitely one of the healthier options on the list. Perhaps not one for kids, this is a grown-up sauce that would taste good served alongside halloumi or sweet potato chips.
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Brooklyn Burner, Dino’s Famous Spicy Ketchup
We loved the retro bottle, which transports you to an American diner. Alas, the sauce didn’t live up to its name – there wasn’t much heat at all. That said, we really liked the taste and can imagine it pairing well with a mustard-smothered hot dog.
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Balsamic Vinegar And Sun-Ripened Tomato Ketchup, Heinz
We couldn’t taste ketchup without including Heinz. Part of the brand’s 2019 range of flavours, this balsamic-vinegar version smells like Christmas, thanks to its rich spices and hints of black pepper. More like a chutney, this dark sauce would go brilliantly with cheese or in a sandwich.
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Beetroot Ketchup, The Foraging Fox
We loved the colour and its bold pickled-beetroot taste. Like Dr Will’s, this beetroot ketchup doesn’t contain high-fructose syrups, giving it a nice savoury flavour. Add to a homemade hummus for an earthy hit.
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Chilli And Garlic Ketchup, The Garlic Farm
This spicy ketchup is just one of the many pungent delicacies made on the Isle of Wight’s Garlic Farm (it also produces garlic-flavoured vodka and beer). This bottle had a real hit of flavour, a kick of spice and a chunky texture, almost like an arrabbiata sauce. A good one to add to bolognese for an extra punch of garlic.
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The Verdict
The team was unanimous in its decision: Wilkin & Sons was our favourite for its distinctively tomato-y taste, quality texture and great price point. There’s a reason this recipe hasn’t been changed in 100 years.
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