On 4/1/2011 6:34 PM, Jean B. wrote:
> sf wrote:
>> I still haven't given up on mushroom catsup... does this recipe sound
>> like it would be similar to what you buy over there?
>>
>> The Blue Grass Cook Book
>> Compiled by Minnie C. Fox (1904)
>> http://www.foodreference.com/html/ca...ush-12807.html
>>
>> MUSHROOM CATSUP
>>
>>
>> Gather fresh mushrooms and put alternate layers of salt and mushrooms
>> in a jar and let them stand 24 hours. Stir them up and let them stand
>> 2 days. Strain and put on the stove and let it boil.
>>
>> To 1 quart of liquor add:
>>
>> 1 ounce allspice,
>>
>> 1 ounce ginger,
>>
>> 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper,
>>
>> 1 teaspoon mace,
>>
>> 1 teaspoon cloves.
>>
>>
>> Boil till thick.
>>
>> While catsup is hot, bottle and seal. Nice for soups.
>>
>>
> I actually have some mushroom catsup at the other house, I'll try to
> remember to check the details.
>
You can buy the stuff at supermarkets in the UK. However, it is not
something I have ever missed. I think it's usually called "mushroom
ketchup".

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