**Homemade Ketchup: A Tangy Twist to Your Mealtime Favorites**
Ketchup, a beloved condiment known for its versatility and tangy flavor, is a staple in many households and restaurants worldwide. While store-bought ketchup is widely available, crafting your own homemade version offers a unique culinary experience and allows you to customize the taste to your liking. This article presents a collection of homemade ketchup recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From classic tomato ketchup to unique variations like spicy, roasted red pepper, and even a sugar-free option, these recipes provide a range of flavors to elevate your meals.
Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating delicious homemade ketchup. Discover how simple ingredients, combined with careful cooking techniques, can transform ordinary tomatoes into a flavorful condiment that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, these recipes offer a step-by-step guide to ensure success in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and get ready to create a homemade ketchup that will become a staple in your pantry.
HOMEMADE KETCHUP
This ketchup does come close to those name brands in terms of taste, texture and color. I've never had a tomato paste-based ketchup that I liked, so I decided to cook down crushed tomatoes instead. By using the slow cooker, we take most of the labor out of the process.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 12h10m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour ground tomatoes into slow cooker. Swirl 1/4 cup water in each emptied can and pour into slow cooker. Add sugar, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, celery salt, mustard powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and whole clove; whisk to combine.
- Cook on high, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half and very thick, 10 to 12 hours. Stir every hour or so.
- Smooth the texture of the ketchup using an immersion blender, about 20 seconds.
- Ladle the ketchup into a fine strainer and press mixture with the back of a ladle to strain out any skins and seeds.
- Transfer the strained ketchup to a bowl. Cool completely before tasting to adjust salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 139.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
HOMEMADE KETCHUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 1h30m
Yield about 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger, garlic, mustard powder, allspice and cayenne and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute, then add the whole peeled tomatoes and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon; remove from the heat.
- Puree the ketchup in batches in a blender until smooth; return to the pot. Add the bay leaves, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses and 4 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching, until very thick, about 1 hour, 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and let the ketchup cool. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
- Cook 3 slices finely chopped bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from the pan, then stir in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir in 1 cup homemade ketchup (above); simmer 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar and thin with water, if necessary. Serve warm.
- Peach-Curry Ketchup
- Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped peeled peaches, 1 teaspoon chopped peeled ginger and 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup homemade ketchup (above); simmer 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add 2 tablespoons water; puree until smooth.
- Chop 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, then mash with the flat side of the knife. Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin and stir 10 seconds, then stir in 1 cup homemade ketchup (above) and the chipotles; simmer 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon each lime juice and honey and thin with water, if necessary.
HOMEMADE TOMATO KETCHUP
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories condiment
Time 1h45m
Yield about 1 pint
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place all the vegetables in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan with a big splash of olive oil and the ginger, garlic, chili, basil stalks, coriander seeds and cloves. Season with the pepper and a good pinch of salt.
- Cook gently over a low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until softened, stirring every so often. Add all the tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups of cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer gently until the sauce reduces by half.
- Add the basil leaves, then whiz the sauce in a food processor or with a hand blender and push it through a sieve twice, to make it smooth and shiny. Put the sauce into a clean pan and add the vinegar and the sugar. Place the sauce on the heat and simmer until it reduces and thickens to the consistency of tomato ketchup. At this point, correct the seasoning to taste.
- Spoon the ketchup through a sterilized funnel into sterilized bottles, then seal tightly and place in a cool dark place or the refrigerator until needed - it should keep for 6 months.
HOMEMADE KETCHUP
This satisfyingly viscous, tomatoey condiment is richer and more rustic in flavor than commercial brands. It is absolutely delicious.
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Sauce Blender Onion Tomato Kid-Friendly Backyard BBQ Vinegar Chill Cinnamon Paprika Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes about 2 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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).
- Purée ketchup in blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Chill at least 2 hours (for flavors to develop).
HOMEMADE SPICY KETCHUP
This is not as sweet as commercial ketchup; but it's great with our Vegetarian Burger.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pass tomatoes and their juice through a food mill or large-holed strainer into a bowl. Discard solids, and set tomatoes aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook until translucent, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and brown sugar, and stir to combine.
- Cut a double thickness of cheesecloth into a 7-inch square. Place cloves, mace, cardamom, peppercorns, star anise, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick in the center. Fold the sides of the cheesecloth around the spices, roll up, and tie with kitchen string. Add sachet and mustard to the tomato mixture, and cook over medium-low heat until mixture is reduced by two-thirds, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in vinegar, cayenne, lime juice, and salt. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove sachet of spices, squeeze out into ketchup, and discard.
- Transfer ketchup to a bowl, and let cool. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
HOMEMADE TOMATO KETCHUP - JAMIE OLIVER
Make and share this Homemade Tomato Ketchup - Jamie Oliver recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories For Large Groups
Time 1h10m
Yield 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in large non-stick skillet. Add onions and salt. Sweat onions for 15 minutes until soft, translucent and sweet.
- Combine fennel seed, coriander seed and cloves in a mortar, spice grinder or flavor shaker. Grind well. Add to onions with ginger, garlic and chile pepper. Add black pepper and salt.
- Quarter tomatoes and add to pan. Tear basil leaves off of stems and reserve. Chop stems coarsely and add to pan. Add tomato puree, vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium, and simmer 30-40 minutes.
- Roughly chop basil leaves. Turn off heat and add basil; stir well.
- Transfer to blender and puree smooth. Work in batches, filling the blender jar no more than half way. Pour into a fine sieve and push through.
- Sterilize some ketchup bottles and a funnel, either in boiling water, or dry in a roasting pan in a hot oven. Stir ketchup well and transfer to bottles. Fill bottles completely before sealing. Allow to cool completely, then store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months. Refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 51.3, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 0.6
MEATLOAF WITH HOMEMADE KETCHUP-HCG/PHASE 2
Make and share this Meatloaf With Homemade Ketchup-Hcg/Phase 2 recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bakermarsha
Categories Meatloaf
Time 45m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- First prepare the ketchup as it will be needed in the meatloaf. Mix all ketchup ingredients in a plastic bowl. Set aside.
- Mix all meatloaf ingredients in a bowl with only 1/2 of ketchup.
- Place in loaf pan with remaining ketchup on top of loaf.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Makes 9 slices.
- Leftovers can be frozen, if there are any. lol.
HOMEMADE PEACH KETCHUP WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES
Our sweet potato fries are perfectly seasoned and ready for dipping in our made-from-scratch peach ketchup made with peaches, brown sugar, vinegar, pumpkin pie spice and chili sauce.
Provided by By Cheri Liefeld
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. In 2- to 3-quart saucepan, stir together peaches, brown sugar, vinegar, pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peaches are tender. Stir in chili sauce. Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender or process peach mixture in food processor until smooth.
- Meanwhile, scrub sweet potatoes; peel, if desired. Cut into thin strips. Place potatoes in large resealable food-storage plastic bag; add oil, 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper and chili powder. Seal bag; toss until well coated. Place potatoes in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until tender on inside and slightly browned on outside.
- Serve peach ketchup warm or at room temperature with sweet potato fries.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
HOMEMADE TOMATO KETCHUP
Categories Condiment/Spread Garlic Onion Tomato Kid-Friendly Vinegar Spice Tailgating Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a heavy kettle cook onions, garlic, and tomatoes, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft, about 40 minutes. Force mixture through a food mill fitted with coarse disk into a bowl.
- In cleaned kettle stir together puree, sugar, and vinegar and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until reduced by half, about 20 minutes.
- Tie cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and celery seed in a cheesecloth bag and add to tomato mixture with mustard and paprika. Simmer mixture, stirring, until very thick, about 10 minutes. Discard bag and season mixture with Tabasco and salt. Ketchup may be made 10 days ahead and chilled, covered.
HOMEMADE ROASTED TOMATO KETCHUP
Categories Condiment/Spread Tomato
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the tomatoes into large chunks. Distribute the tomatoes, onions, red pepper and garlic on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and the onions are lightly caramelized. While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare your spiced vinegar. Puree the tomatoes, onions, red pepper and garlic very finely in a food processor and strain through a fine sieve into a heavy pot. Strain the spice vinegar mixture into the tomato puree (discard the whole spices), add the paprika and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced by about half and mounds in a spoon. It will thicken as it cools. Season with additional salt if needed. Spoon the mixture into sterilized jars with sterilized lids and refrigerate. It will keep in your refrigerator for about a month. (Or you may preserve it by classic canning methods.) Spiced vinegar: 1 cup apple cider or your favorite vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 stick cinnamon, crushed 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute, remove from the heat and let steep for 20-30 minutes.
LOW-SODIUM HOMEMADE KETCHUP
Make and share this Low-Sodium Homemade Ketchup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kate J
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend Onion and water in blender until liquefied.
- In a small saucepan, whisk the onion-water with remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Allow to Cool
- Store in a tightly covered container or squeeze bottle in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 115.2, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 32, Protein 5.4
HOMEMADE KETCHUP WITH CARROT (DECEPTIVELY DELICIOUS)
Recipe from Jessica Seinfeld's book, Deceptively Delicious. Supposed to be a healthy alternative to ketchup and a sneaky way to get toddlers to eat their veggies.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir all the ingredients together in a big saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture has reduced by about half, 10-20 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze in ¼-cup amounts in zipper-lock snack bags for up to three months.
HOMEMADE BALSAMIC KETCHUP
Make and share this Homemade Balsamic Ketchup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Sauces
Time 9m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir vigorously in a jar, then microwave till it bubbles thoroughly, about 4 minutes.
- Stir well, cool, stir, put the lid on. Refrigerate.
HOMEMADE BACON KETCHUP
Found this recipe posted on my Facebook wall.
Provided by Brandy Bender
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Saute onion and garlic until tender and caramelized in a tablespoon or two of oil.
- 2. Add brown sugar to caramelized onions and garlic, and cook a couple of minutes until well integrated. Add tomatoes, roast bell peppers, paprika, bay leaf and fresh thyme.
- 3. Simmer about 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add balsamic vinegar at the end. (This will balance the sugar.)
- 4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bacon strips on a baking sheet in the oven until it is crispy all over. Drain on paper towels, and dice into small pieces; fold into ketchup.
- 5. Keeps well in a refrigerated container for about three weeks.
GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE KETCHUP
Make and share this Grandma's Homemade Ketchup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, add the oil, onions, apples, and peaches, sauteing until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, chile flakes, vinegar, and hot sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and lower the heat. Cook for about 1 hour, until reduced by half.
- Serve with the Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie.
- Will last in the refrigerator for 1 week.
HOMEMADE GLUTEN-FREE AND CORN-FREE KETCHUP
Perhaps the hardest part of a gluten-free, corn-free diet is the inability to find ketchups on the grocer's shelves that are safe to use. Here is a recipe that will take less than 1/2 hour to prepare and will keep in the refrigerator for several months. It is idiot-proof, I promise, and tastes good too. In no time at all you will once again be able to enjoy ketchup again.
Provided by Caryn Talty
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 cups, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring ingredients to boil on the stove. Simmer 15 minutes, then take ketchup off heat for 10 minutes. Pour into a condiment jar and refrigerate. Makes a little over 4 cups of ketchup.
HOMEMADE KETCHUP
Make and share this Homemade Ketchup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Heat a small pan over medium heat.
- Add in olive oil and heat.
- Add in remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Continue to cook on medium heat until sauce has thickened to consistency of ketchup and reduced by half.
- Remove from heat and chill.
HOMEMADE KETCHUP
I got this recipe from License to Grill on Food Network Canada. I just love this and you can use it in any recipe you like that calls for ketchup. It just has a great flavor. One short note, the directions mention tomato paste and water, but did not appear in the ingredients. I added the amounts of both in the recipe I am posting. I made this for a family party and added freshly ground horseradish to use as a seafood sauce and it was a hit! Hope you like it!
Provided by Aunty Pen
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepot, combine tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, water, garlic and onion powder, celery salt, ground coriander, cayenne, cloves and nutmeg and hot sauce. Over medium high hear bring mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally so the sauce does not stick to the bottom of the saucepot. Remove from heat and pour into a bottle or jar that can be sealed and stored in the refrigerator. This will last for up to a month in the fridge. Note: I did find that the flavor seems to mellow over time, but for the better.
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: This will give your ketchup a richer flavor and a smoother texture.
- Roast your tomatoes before making the ketchup: This will concentrate their flavor and make the ketchup even more delicious. You can roast the tomatoes in a 400°F oven for 30-45 minutes, or until they are soft and caramelized.
- Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice: This will help to balance out the sweetness of the tomatoes and give the ketchup a tangy flavor.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor your ketchup: Common spices used in ketchup include garlic, onion, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and cloves. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or cayenne pepper, to taste.
- Simmer the ketchup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
- Taste the ketchup as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly: You may need to add more sugar, vinegar, or spices to get the perfect flavor.
- Store the ketchup in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 months: You can also freeze the ketchup for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Homemade ketchup is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of foods. It is also a great way to use up ripe tomatoes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own ketchup that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you have a craving for ketchup, skip the store-bought stuff and make your own instead. You won't be disappointed!
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