Homemade Ketchup
A flavorful homemade ketchup made with whole tomatoes, aromatic spices, and brown sugar. This classic condiment combines the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- •1 can whole tomatoes in juice
- •1 medium onion
- •4 cloves garlic
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 teaspoon chili powder
- •½ teaspoon paprika
- •¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- •¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- •1 tablespoon tomato paste
- •½ cup packed light brown sugar
- •½ cup cider vinegar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Purée tomatoes with juice in a blender until smooth. 3Cook onion and garlic in oil with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Add spices and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add tomato purée, tomato paste, brown sugar, and vinegar and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until very thick, 45 to 55 minutes (stir more frequently toward end of cooking to prevent scorching).
60 min
- 2.
Purée ketchup in blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Chill at least 2 hours (for flavors to develop).
120 min
