Watkins Mushroom Ketchup (6 fluid ounce)

I bought this because I wanted to experience something akin to the mushroom-based precursor to what we currently call ketchup/catsup. It's very different (which I expected). The bottles aren't very big, but the flavor is strong enough that you don't need a lot. The consistency is watery and the taste is like a cross between A1 steak sauce and Lee & Perrins Worchestershire sauce. It's very salty and savory--not sweet at all. Due to the watery consistency and lack of a pour spout, it can be a it of a hassle for dipping, but the flavor is incredible. It pairs well with steak, and probably most any savory dish. It's a bit on the pricey side, but not outrageously so.

Don’t think ketchup when you buy this. Think a perfectly caramelized mushroom and Worcestershire sauce had a perfect baby. This is a solid under note to a marinade, a sauce, mixed with cream cheese, or even on a cracker. I used this for chicken fajitas and my whole family ate entirely too much. I will fight anyone who says otherwise. This is a must have addition to anyone’s kitchen.

Indescribably delicious savourey taste. It does NOT just taste like Worcester sauce. It has its own unique character that bursts with umami complexity. Tastes AMAZING on steak and grilled meats. A dash on potatoes is excellent, too!

This is a pretty good condiment, the original ketchup, if you don't know what to expect, it's runny and more like Worcestershire sauce than tomato ketchup and used it much of the same way. It comes in a cool old-fashioned bottle. However, it doesn't really add mushroom flavor to your steak or anything like that, it's pretty much just a more expensive version of Worcestershire sauce for marinating. If you want to add some mushroom flavor then cook some freshly chopped mushrooms with your steak. I'd only recommend trying it at least once if you have money to spare.

More vinegary than I had anticipated and the mushroom is more aftertaste, but it goes great with chicken and as a dip for fries and fried fish. It’s also great as a marinade and seems to enhance the flavor of everything I put it on especially burgers. It is not the consistency of ketchup it is more watery, adding a nozzle or spout might help with pouring like some vinegars have. Glad I tried it and will continue to order.

Very salty tasting

A little bit goes a long way, but it's good for adding that umami-ness to pretty much anything. Be aware, it has the consistency of vinegar, so it pours fast. Taste-wise, I'd say it's a bit like a vegan Worcestershire sauce.

My husband loves mushroom ketchup. He puts it in all his gravies and stews. I don’t like mushrooms but I appreciate the flavor in this form.

I love this stuff on most things. My Nan n grandad used to have it years ago, and me and my parents would love using it on our food. It’s great on fry ups! There is no thickness to it, as it’s like a vinegar, rather than a sauce. This is why I put 1 out of 5 for thickness. It isn’t a fault, this is how it should be. Value I gave it 3 out of 5. Because years ago when Nan used to buy it, it was £2 in shops. I have also found it in shops few years ago for £2.50. So it’s expensive compared to that, but this product is hard to get now, so justifies the price been more expensive. But... this price was the cheapest I could find on Amazon.

You don't need much in the dish, to make the flavour pop out. I bought this as an experiment and thought it was cheap at the time, and it is because the quality is amazing with not just one, but 2 bottles. The flavour has an earthy quality which you'd expect from Mushroom ketchup but reminds me of a cross between Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Works well in all kinds of foods from Chinese cooking to Italian to good old fashioned shepherd's pie. Try it, it'll become a permanent feature in your kitchen cupboards.

I started buying this stuff about 10 years ago because I heard it was a good alternative for Worchestershire Sauce (Lea and Perrins) for my cheese on toast, and didn't contain anchovies, so win win! (For me, anyway.) I only bought it via amazon this time because my local supermarket is small and doesn't stock this, and since lockdown I've been staying local. It does have a similar flavour to worchestershire sauce but it's milder. It's great for adding flavour to sauces, mushroom soups, etc. I use it in a lot of my cooking to give a depth of flavour since I'm not cooking with meat, I also add it to risottos. Also, most importantly... it's great for cheese on toast!

The term ketchup suggests a thick sauce, but this is in fact more like Worcestershire sauce in terms of consistency. I'd suggest it works better as a cooking ingredient rather than something to put on a finished plate of food. It adds a very nice umami flavour so is great in casseroles / stews / chillis and the like. It's quite concentrated so you only need a little. Be aware that its consistency means it comes out quite quickly so it's easy to add too much if you're not careful!

Great addition sauces and other meals. Has a deep earthy taste which enhances the flavours of other ingredients.