How to Make Ketchup Recipe
Learn how to make your own delicious ketchup at home with this easy recipe that includes both fresh tomatoes and tomato paste options. Customize the sweetness and seasonings to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For Ketchup With Fresh Tomatoes
- 2 cups ripe Roma tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For Ketchup With Tomato Paste
- 2 cups tomato paste
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients – If using fresh tomatoes, place them in a saucepan with vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer – Heat over high heat until boiling, then simmer until thickened and most liquid has evaporated (at least 25 minutes).
- Purée – Blend the fresh tomato mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. If too thin, simmer to desired thickness. Adjust seasoning and let cool.
- Simmer – For tomato paste, combine all ingredients and gently simmer for 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning, chill, and serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness and seasonings to your preference as you simmer the ketchup.
- Store ketchup in a sealed container in the refrigerator; it will last for several weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade ketchup, condiment, tomato ketchup, DIY ketchup
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