Description
Homemade ketchup elevates classic condiment crafting with rich tomato depth and personalized spice blend. Robust flavors and simple ingredients make this recipe a delightful kitchen adventure you can master in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) whole tomatoes or 3 cups fresh tomatoes
Sweeteners and Acids:
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Transform ripe tomatoes into a silky puree using a high-powered blender, ensuring a completely smooth consistency.
- Transfer the tomato mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, pressing to extract maximum liquid and remove any seeds or pulp.
- Incorporate all aromatic spices and seasonings into the strained tomato base, whisking thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching, allowing the liquid to reduce and thicken for approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the homemade ketchup cool completely to room temperature, which helps develop a richer flavor profile.
- Carefully transfer the cooled ketchup into a sterile, airtight glass container, sealing tightly to preserve freshness.
- Refrigerate the ketchup for optimal taste and texture, where it will maintain quality for 3-4 weeks, or alternatively freeze for extended storage up to 6 months.
Notes
- Select ripe, red tomatoes for the most vibrant and rich flavor profile in your homemade ketchup.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less cayenne pepper to match your personal heat preference.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to ensure a super smooth and silky ketchup texture without seeds or pulp.
- Store in glass containers to maintain freshness and prevent plastic flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 26 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg