The Best Ketchup and Mustard for Summer BBQs: A Newport Market Taste Test
There are two kinds of people in this world.
People who think ketchup is ketchup and mustard is mustard….and people who have wandered down the condiment aisle at Newport Market.
If you’re in the second group, you already know there is an entire world beyond the familiar yellow squeeze bottle. Sweet. Tangy. Smoky. Spicy. Dill-forward. Black garlic. Sugar-free. Locally made. Suddenly choosing a condiment feels less like grocery shopping and more like speed dating.
On this episode of Taste This!, Emily Kirk from Central Oregon Daily News joined Helena Schweigert to answer one important summer question:
What are the best ketchup and mustard options for your next BBQ?
Spoiler alert: There isn’t just one winner.
Local Ketchup Deserves a Spot at Your Cookout
Let’s start with ketchup.
If you’ve only ever reached for the same bottle your parents bought growing up, you’re missing out.
Made in Pendleton, Oregon, Suzie’s Ketchup is everything you love about classic ketchup, just…better.
Clean tomato flavor.
Balanced sweetness.
Perfect with Newport’s housemade Sweet Italian Sausage or a classic Hills Farm hot dog.
Sometimes “classic” is exactly what you want.
Camping?
Backyard burgers?
Late-night fries?
The Portland Ketchup Company has been making Oregon ketchup for years, and the squeeze bottle makes it ridiculously easy to pack for every summer adventure.
Because nobody wants glass bottles rolling around the cooler.
(Trust us.)
Looking for Sugar-Free Ketchup?
More shoppers are looking for options with less sugar and less sodium.
That’s where G Hughes Sugar-Free Ketchup shines.
You still get plenty of tomato flavor without all the added sweetness, making it a great option for anyone looking to customize their summer menu.
One backyard.
Many dietary preferences.
Everybody wins.
The Best Mustard Isn’t Always Yellow
Mustard might be the most underrated condiment in the grocery store.
Once you venture beyond the classic yellow bottle, things get interesting.
Made right here in Oregon, Beaver’s Jalapeño Mustard adds just enough heat to wake up a brat without stealing the show.
Emily described it perfectly.
“Whoa. That’s a nice kick.”
We couldn’t agree more.
It’s fantastic on:
- Bratwurst
- Hot dogs
- Pretzels
- Burgers
Basically…anything that deserves a little excitement.
We Must: The Mustard You’ll Want on Everything
We Must isn’t just cleverly named.
It’s handcrafted in Oregon, woman-owned, all-natural, and available in several delicious varieties.
Helena’s favorite?
Using it as a dip for cheese.
Honestly…
Why have we not all been doing this our entire lives?
The fresh dill variety paired beautifully with specialty cheese from our cheese department, proving once again that mustard deserves far more respect than it usually gets.
Black Garlic Ketchup Might Become Your New Favorite
If you’ve never tried Black Garlic Ketchup, prepare yourself.
Black garlic has become one of the hottest culinary ingredients in recent years because it delivers rich, savory, almost balsamic-like flavors that elevate everything it touches.
Helena recommends pairing it with Newport’s housemade Sweet Italian Sausage.
We highly recommend listening to Helena.
Pair It With Something Delicious
Of course, condiments are only half the story.
During our tasting we paired these sauces with:
- Newport’s housemade Sweet Italian Sausage
- Adele’s Chicken Apple Sausage
- Hills Farm Wieners
- Specialty cheeses
- Fresh pretzels
(And yes…Calvin made a surprise appearance with a Bavarian-style ale because someone had to keep everyone properly hydrated.)
We’re not saying beer makes every taste test better.
We’re just saying…it certainly didn’t hurt.
Visit Newport Market for the Best Ketchup and Mustard Selection
Whether you’re grilling burgers, serving brats, building a charcuterie board, or simply looking for a new favorite condiment, our shelves are full of local makers, artisan brands, and flavors you won’t find just anywhere.
Because at Newport Market, grocery shopping isn’t about grabbing what’s familiar.
It’s about discovering something delicious.
Stop by, explore the condiment aisle, and let your next backyard barbecue be your tastiest one yet.
We’ll see you by the mustard.
