Pickled Gooseberry Ketchup

€10.50

Sweet, sharp, and beautifully aromatic.

Gooseberries are one of Anthony’s all-time favourites — so much so that the bushes are tucked away in a quiet corner of the garden, out of sight from curious visitors (and hungry birds). At Fat Tomato, we grow three distinctive varieties: Hinnonmaki Yellow, with its fragrant, apricot-like notes; Hinnonmaki Red, rich and juicy; and Invicta, a sharper green variety that holds its shape beautifully when cooked.

This ketchup begins with our Hinnonmaki Yellow and Invicta gooseberries, capturing their bright, tangy character at peak ripeness. The fruit is first pickled in our own elderflower cider vinegar with juniper, bay, and black peppercorns, and left to develop slowly over time. It’s then blended with Bramley apple, Highbank Orchards’ organic apple syrup, toasted yellow mustard and fennel seeds, and our own fermented garlic and habanero chilli for gentle heat and depth.

The result is a glossy, fruit-led ketchup — with all the good bits left in — sitting somewhere between a pickle, a chutney, and a sauce. Tangy, aromatic, and full of character.

Serve with grilled meats, oily fish, or roast vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce for chips, cheese toasties, or halloumi. It’s equally good brushed over pork chops, mackerel, or courgettes on the grill for a quick, flavour-packed glaze.

Small batch. Seasonal. Naturally fermented. Worth the wait.

Available as a 200g glass bottle for everyday use.

Sweet, sharp, and beautifully aromatic.

Gooseberries are one of Anthony’s all-time favourites — so much so that the bushes are tucked away in a quiet corner of the garden, out of sight from curious visitors (and hungry birds). At Fat Tomato, we grow three distinctive varieties: Hinnonmaki Yellow, with its fragrant, apricot-like notes; Hinnonmaki Red, rich and juicy; and Invicta, a sharper green variety that holds its shape beautifully when cooked.

This ketchup begins with our Hinnonmaki Yellow and Invicta gooseberries, capturing their bright, tangy character at peak ripeness. The fruit is first pickled in our own elderflower cider vinegar with juniper, bay, and black peppercorns, and left to develop slowly over time. It’s then blended with Bramley apple, Highbank Orchards’ organic apple syrup, toasted yellow mustard and fennel seeds, and our own fermented garlic and habanero chilli for gentle heat and depth.

The result is a glossy, fruit-led ketchup — with all the good bits left in — sitting somewhere between a pickle, a chutney, and a sauce. Tangy, aromatic, and full of character.

Serve with grilled meats, oily fish, or roast vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce for chips, cheese toasties, or halloumi. It’s equally good brushed over pork chops, mackerel, or courgettes on the grill for a quick, flavour-packed glaze.

Small batch. Seasonal. Naturally fermented. Worth the wait.

Available as a 200g glass bottle for everyday use.

  • This tart, textured ketchup - with all the flavourful bits left in - adds a bright lift to roast meats, sharp cheeses, and charcuterie boards. Pair with oily fish, add to a bacon sandwich, or serve with a grilled cheese toastie.

    Explore our Grow & Cook section for more recipe ideas.

  • FT gooseberry Hinnonmaki Yellow and Invicta 24%, FT elderflower cider vinegar, FT apple Bramley, Highbank Orchards organic apple syrup, organic Colombian raw cane sugar, FT onion Radar, organic Spanish Arbequina extra virgin olive oil, Wexford sea salt, organic German Juniper berries, organic Indian yellow mustard seeds, FT garlic Messidrome (fermented), organic Kampot black peppercorns, FT fennel seeds Dulce, FT chilli Yellow Habanero (fermented), bay laurel leaves

    Allergens listed in bold above.

    FT ingredients are grown/made in our garden/kitchen.

  • Store in a cool, dark place. Once open, store in the fridge and use within six months.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie

Fat Tomato Yellow Gooseberries