Quick Tomato Chutney Sauce for Burgers

Name: Quick Tomato Chutney Sauce for Burgers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 800 g / 28 oz Canned tomato (crushed or diced); 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp Brown sugar (can substitute with white sugar); 1 tsp Garlic powder (or 1/2 finely minced garlic clove); 1 tsp Onion powder (can increase garlic powder as alternative); 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika (ordinary paprika works too); 1/4 tsp Mustard powder (substitute 1/2 tsp smooth mustard if preferred); 1/4 tsp Celery salt (ordinary salt can replace); 1/2 tsp Cooking/kosher salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper

A tangy, slightly sweet tomato chutney perfect for burgers. Less sweet than traditional chutney and free from ginger, chilli, or complex spices, it enhances burgers and other foods that benefit from a flavorful tomato spread.

Cuisine	Western
Category	Sauce
Prep Time	5 minutes
Cook Time	30 minutes
Total Time	35 minutes
Servings	5 servings
Difficulty	Easy
Published	8/15/2025

Instructions

1
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
2
Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low to simmer gently.
3
Cook for 25 minutes, stirring regularly, until sauce reduces and thickens. It should coat the base of the pan when a path is drawn across it.
4
Transfer to a bowl. Allow to cool before slathering on burgers or use warm or cooled for dips or other suggested applications.

Nutrition Information

Calories	65
Protein	2g
Carbohydrates	15g
Total Fat	1g
Saturated Fat	1g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g
Monounsaturated Fat	1g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	506mg
Potassium	435mg
Fiber	3g
Sugar	10g
Vitamin A	330IU
Vitamin C	13mg
Calcium	55mg
Iron	2mg

Recipe Notes

Substitutions: Brown sugar can be replaced with white sugar; garlic powder with 1/2 minced garlic clove; onion powder with more garlic powder; smoked paprika with ordinary paprika; mustard powder with 1/2 tsp smooth mustard; celery salt with ordinary salt.
Leftovers will keep for up to 6 weeks in sterilised jars, 1 week in the fridge in standard containers, or 3 months in the freezer.
Perfect for slathering on burgers, dipping, or spreading on foods that typically use chutney.

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