Geo Watkins Mushroom Ketchup 190ml — Victorian-style savory umami sauce for pies, roasts & gravies

Handy in a 190ml bottle, this imported mushroom ketchup captures an old-fashioned savory profile long used by British cooks to deepen the taste and colour of meat dishes, pies and gravies. It works as a mixing ingredient, a marinade or a finishing sauce—helpful for home cooks who want a concentrated mushroom boost without chopping or reconstituting dried fungi.

How do I use Geo Watkins Mushroom Ketchup in pies and puddings?

It blends directly into meat fillings to add both seasoning and a darker, richer colour—typical of classic steak and kidney pies or savory puddings. Add it when you mix your meat and fillings so the flavour distributes evenly throughout the dish.

• Add about two tablespoons per pound of meat when preparing fillings.
• Mix thoroughly into diced or minced meat before assembling pies or puddings.
• Use as a finishing splash to adjust colour and intensity after cooking.

Can I use it for roasting, basting and making gravies?

Yes—mushroom ketchup works well as a marinade or basting sauce for roast meats and poultry, and the pan juices can be turned into a dark, flavorful gravy. It helps lift savory notes and provide an appetizing mushroom aroma to the finished roast without overpowering the protein.

• Brush on meats during roasting for deeper browning and flavour.
• Include in marinades to tenderize and add umami before cooking.
• Deglaze the roasting pan with stock and a splash of ketchup to make rich gravy.

What does it do for sauces and soups?

Use a small amount to enrich brown sauces, stews and mushroom soups—its concentrated taste enhances complexity and mouthfeel. Because it’s a ready-made flavored sauce, it’s useful when you want mushroom character without slices or purée.

• Stir into brown sauce bases for an instant depth boost.
• Add a spoonful to cream of mushroom soup for rounder, earthier flavour.
• Meld with butter and herbs for a quick mushroom pan sauce for steaks.

Who is this for? Geo Watkins Mushroom Ketchup is ideal for cooks who appreciate traditional British flavouring techniques and want a convenient, concentrated mushroom seasoning. It suits home chefs and passionate weeknight cooks who prepare pies, roasts, gravies or sauces and prefer a pantry-friendly bottle that adds consistent umami and colour without extra prep.

Ingredients

Allergen Information Allergens can be found in the ingredients list Contains Barley Ingredients Allergy Advice: For allergens see highlighted ingredients Water, Salt, Spirit Vinegar, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein [Water, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Salt], Mushroom Powder (3%) [Concentrated Mushroom Juice, Maltodextrin], Barley Malt Extract, Spices Dietary Information Suitable for Vegetarians, Vegans