Homemade tomato ketchup
Skip the store-bought version and make ketchup yourself! All it takes are a few ingredients like tomato paste, brown sugar, garlic powder and water to make this homemade condiment come together in a flash. Use it on burgers, fries, and whatever you love ketchup with—the possibilities are endless.
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (one 156 ml can) tomato paste
- 2-4 tablespoons (30–60 ml) apple cider vinegar, divided
- 2-4 tablespoons (25–50 g) brown sugar, divided
- 1/2-3/4 cup (125 ml–187 ml) water, divided, plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Kosher salt, to season
Directions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk in the tomato paste, two tablespoons each of apple cider vinegar and brown sugar and half a cup of water. Season with the onion, garlic and mustard powders along with celery salt, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and salt.
- Bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently and adding more sugar or vinegar if desired and more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Season to taste with more salt, if needed and allow to cool before transferring to a bottle or jar and storing in the fridge for up to one month. Enjoy!
