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What goes with ketchup

What pairs with ketchup for upgraded sauces: sriracha, mayo, worcestershire, brown sugar, smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar.

Best pairings

  • Sriracha

    Three to one ketchup-to-sriracha is the lazy fry sauce.

  • Mayonnaise

    Equal parts gives you a burger-shop secret sauce in one bowl.

  • Worcestershire

    A teaspoon adds depth ketchup alone can't reach.

  • Brown sugar

    Cooks down into a glossy BBQ base.

  • Smoked paprika

    Pulls ketchup toward chipotle-style smoke.

  • Apple cider vinegar

    Sharpens the sweetness; essential for any BBQ direction.

FAQ

Can I turn ketchup into BBQ sauce?

Yes — ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, simmered ten minutes. That's BBQ sauce.

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