Ketchup, a delectable condiment with a rich history and diverse applications, has become a staple in kitchens around the world. Its versatility extends beyond the classic pairing with fries and burgers, making it an indispensable ingredient in various culinary creations. From the classic tomato ketchup, a timeless favorite, to unique variations like spicy sriracha ketchup, sweet and tangy mango ketchup, and herby pesto ketchup, this article presents a comprehensive guide to homemade ketchup recipes. Explore the vibrant world of ketchup and discover new ways to elevate your meals with these flavorful concoctions.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
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
BASIC MEATLOAF WITH KETCHUP GLAZE
Make and share this Basic Meatloaf With Ketchup Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lelandra
Categories Meatloaf
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix ground beef, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Mix in bread, milk, egg, 1 tbsp mustard, and 1/4 cup ketchup.
- Press mixture into a loaf and put in baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1 tbsp mustard, 1/4 cup ketchup and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Pour on top of the meat loaf within the last 20-30 minutes of cooking.
- Bake for about an hour until it's cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1897.8, Fat 113, SaturatedFat 44.4, Cholesterol 665.7, Sodium 2269.3, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 59.2, Protein 141.4
HEINZ KETCHUP BASIC BARBECUE SAUCE
Make and share this Heinz Ketchup Basic Barbecue Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 3/4 cup of sauce
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In saucepan, combine all ingredients. Simmer uncovered, 10 minutes. Brush ribs or chicken with sauce during last 10 minutes of grilling or broiling.
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.
COPYCAT HEINZ KETCHUP
Make and share this Copycat Heinz Ketchup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together ingredients and simmer in a saucepan for 20 minutes or until thickened.
- Allow mixture to cool and refrigerate until needed.
MEATLOAF WITH BROWN SUGAR KETCHUP GLAZE
From America's Test Kitchen. Very good meatloaf wrapped in bacon and covered with a slightly sweet ketchup sauce.
Provided by Shirl
Categories Meat
Time 1h50m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Glaze: Mix all ingredients and set aside.
- Meat loaf:.
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Heat oil in medium skillet and sauté onion and garlic about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Mix eggs with thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce and milk.
- Add egg mixture to meat in large bowl, along with crackers, parsley and cooked onion and garlic.
- Mix until mixture does not stick to the bowl, if mixture sticks to bowl add milk by tablespoons until it does not stick.
- Shape into loaf.
- Place on foil lined pan, for easy clean-up.
- Brush with half the glaze.
- Arrange bacon slices crosswise over the top of loaf overlapping, tucking in bacon ends under loaf.
- Bake until bacon is crisp and internal temperature registers 160°F, about 1 hour.
- Cool at least 20 minutes.
- Simmer remaining glaze over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Slice meatloaf and serve with extra glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.9, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 111.2, Sodium 1192.9, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17.5, Protein 9
SPICY KETCHUP
When this homemade ketchup is bubbling on the stove, the aroma takes me back to childhood. One taste and I'm home again. -Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until tomatoes are softened., Press tomato mixture through a fine-mesh strainer; discard solids. Return mixture to pot; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 10 minutes., Place cinnamon, celery seed, mustard seed and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to tomatoes. Stir in sugar and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until thickened., Stir in vinegar, paprika and, if desired, chili sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. Discard spice bag., Transfer to a covered container; cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREAT CANADIAN HEINZ® KETCHUP CAKE
Ketchup in a cake? Created to celebrate Heinz 100th Anniversary in Canada, this show-stopping cake tastes as good as it looks. If you are a fan of carrot cake, you'll want to try this recipe.
Provided by Heinz
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Heinzitup.com
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Stir the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and ginger into a bowl. Stir the ketchup, water and colouring in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the butter and blend in the sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs. Add the flour mixture and ketchup mixture. Beat on low, scraping down the bowl as needed, until combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 1 minute. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until the centre springs back when touched lightly. Cool the cakes for 15 minutes before turning onto a rack to cool completely.
- Frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla on medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar on low, scraping the bowl as needed. Beat on high until fluffy. Frost between the cake layers and over the sides and top of the cake. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.2 calories, Carbohydrate 88.9 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 505.6 mg, Sugar 67.9 g
FLAVORED KETCHUP 10 WAYS
From barbecue to teriyaki, we're shaking up the ketchup bottle with 10 different recipes for America's favorite condiment.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Condiment
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 36
Steps:
- For each recipe, mix ingredients in small bowl.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in tightly sealed container up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
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.
EASY BEER AND KETCHUP MEATBALLS
This is an easy and delicious appetizer. I have made these for potlucks, baby showers, and super bowl parties. They go fast!
Provided by KIMMYPOO
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the beer and ketchup in a slow cooker on high setting and allow to simmer..
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder and onion, mixing well. Form mixture into meatballs about 3/4 inch in diameter. Place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker with the beer and ketchup and simmer for 3 hours; sauce will thicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1153.9 mg, Sugar 23.1 g
KETCHUP
It's the only ketchup recipe that I've ever had that stood up even close to as good as popular brands! It's different, but it's REALLY good! It's important to reduce this for a long time, like 4 hours or so. It will thicken just a bit as it cools.
Provided by DJFoodie
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan combine tomatoes, fennel, onion, garlic, sugar, molasses, vinegar, cloves, anise pods and salt. Reduce over low heat until mixture becomes very thick.
- Puree mixture in a blender and strain through a mesh strainer. Chill and store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 632.3 mg, Sugar 8 g
GREEN TOMATO KETCHUP(RELISH)
This is my Aunt Naomi's recipe and it is one of the foods I grew up on. We would use this instead of pickle relish in dishes.
Provided by ginger skaggs
Categories Other Sauces
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cut or grind vegetables.(My aunt used a grinder, coarse ground)
- 2. Soak in brine overnight.
- 3. The next morning drain or squeeze out brine.
- 4. Mix vinegar, sugar and spices together.
- 5. Bring to a boil.
- 6. Add vegetables and cook for 10 minutes.
- 7. Put in jars and seal.
- 8. As always make sure your jars are clean with no chips or cracks and wipe the rim to be sure there is nothing on it. I know most of you ladies know this, but "newbies" may not.
SWEET GREEN TOMATO KETCHUP
This is my version of Mom's version of Granny's Green Tomato Ketchup! No sterilizing jars and canning...just eating and enjoying! Use this as a sidedish, or on potatoes or even with corn chips instead of salsa!
Provided by Nadine
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 5h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, layer the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion, seasoning each layer with salt as you go. Keep making layers until you run out of vegetables. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
- Pour the vegetables into a colander and rinse off the salt under running water. Put them into a pot with a lid, and stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, white sugar, whole cloves, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, and then simmer over medium heat, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. The tomatoes will start to turn pale.
- When the vegetables are very soft, press them through a sieve, being sure to find all of the cloves and remove them. Cool the sauce and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 3470.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 g
FILIPINO-STYLE BANANA KETCHUP
Sweet floral bananas stand in for tomatoes in this spicy condiment that is unique to the Philippines, where a tomato shortage and concurrent banana surplus during World War II led to the invention of ketchup made with the tropical fruit. Use the ketchup like you would a chutney: as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a sauce for grilled or roast chicken or pork.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger, turmeric, allspice, garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring until lightly caramelized, about 1 minute. Add the mashed bananas, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce and rum, if using, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Scrape the sauce into a bowl, press a sheet of plastic wrap on the top and let cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
CURRY PORK BURGERS WITH SPICY KETCHUP
Steps:
- In a large bowl, using your hands mix together pork, coriander, curry powder, Worcestershire, cayenne, scallions and garlic, seasoning well with salt and pepper. Make 6 even patties and put in refrigerator until ready to cook. Heat a large fry pan over medium-high heat, add oil. Sear patties until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cook in batches, if necessary. Serve inside hamburger buns topped with lettuce leaf, tomato slice and spicy ketchup.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, lightly saute garlic in butter, about 2 minutes. Add ketchup, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in scallions. Cool before serving.
AMY'S ATK TURKEY MEATLOAF KETCHUP BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
Make and share this Amy's ATK Turkey Meatloaf Ketchup Brown Sugar Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Amy V.
Categories Poultry
Time 1h40m
Yield 9 slices, 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. FOR THE MEATLOAF: Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line wire rack with aluminum foil and set in rimmed baking sheet. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over low heat. Stir baking soda into melted butter. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt, increase heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened and beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in Worcestershire and continue to cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute longer. Transfer onion mixture to large bowl and set aside. Combine oats, cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in second bowl.
- 2. FOR THE GLAZE: Whisk all ingredients in saucepan until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; set aside.
- 3. Stir egg yolks and mustard into cooled onion mixture until well combined. Add turkey, Parmesan, parsley, and oat mixture; using your hands, mix until well combined. Transfer turkey mixture to center of prepared rack. Using your wet hands, shape into 9 by 5-inch loaf. Using pastry brush, spread half of glaze evenly over top and sides of meatloaf. Bake meatloaf for 40 minutes.
- 4. Brush remaining glaze onto top and sides of meatloaf and continue to bake until meatloaf registers 160 degrees, 35 to 40 minutes longer. Let meatloaf cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
ROASTED TOMATO KETCHUP
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, toss the tomatoes in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the tomatoes to a food processor and process until smooth. Strain, pressing against the solids with a wooden spoon to extract as much pulp and juice as possible.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until almost smoking, and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the tomato puree, cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and honey, and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 20 minutes. May be refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days.
SPICY JALAPENO KETCHUP
A spicy Jalapeno flavored homemade ketchup that is just so easy and so delicious. This recipe actually tastes just like ketchup. It's super easy and so dang delicious. Once you've made your first batch, you will NEVER want to buy store bought again. You're going to be very proud of yourself too.
Provided by Ryda Mae
Categories Low Protein
Time 50m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Using at least a 3 quart sauce pan, medium heat, add your oil and saute your onions and jalapenos until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add your garlic and cook for about 1more minute, stirring all the way through.
- Add tomato paste, salt and all your other spices to the pot. Stir well and cook for another minute. Now, add canned tomatoes, I use the juice from one can and poured off about half the juice from the second can (reserve just in case you need to thin).
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine all.
- Lower heat to a slow simmer and cook for 45 minutes. VERY IMPORTANT: Come back and check often and scrape the bottom of your pot good to prevent the settling particles from burning on the bottom. You will notice your mixture thickening up as you go along. Yes, you will not resist taking several taste-tests along the way, your going to be amazed.
- Once your 45 minutes is up, let cool. Once cooled, you will want to blend well. An immersion blender works very well, but, you can sure use a countertop blender too, working in small batches.
- I love to leave my ketchup a little chunky, but, you can also strain your ketchup for a more smooth texture. Just use a fines mesh strainer.
- At this point, I pour into pint jars (I always triple the recipe, makes great gifts) and electric-pressure can my little jars of heaven, but you most certainly can store yours in a jar in the fridge, it's shelf life is about a month, but, don't worry, it will not last that long. Good luck!
CRISPY KETCHUP-MUSTARD CHICKEN
You would NEVER expect that chicken, ketchup, mustard and crispy chocolate cereal go together, but they really do - try this recipe - you will be amazed!
Provided by CALEYJ
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the ketchup and mustard. Place the cereal in a separate bowl. Dip chicken breasts in the ketchup mixture, then into the cereal until heavily coated. Place into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be at 170 degrees F (75 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 878.6 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best ketchup. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they have a low water content and a high solids content.
- Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their flavor and gives the ketchup a richer color.
- Use a good vinegar: The vinegar in ketchup adds acidity and brightness. Use a high-quality vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
- Add some sweetness: Sugar or honey is added to ketchup to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar. You can also use other sweeteners, such as maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of garlic or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Simmer the ketchup: Simmer the ketchup over low heat until it has thickened to your desired consistency. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Can or bottle the ketchup: Once the ketchup has cooled, you can can or bottle it for storage. Canning is a good option if you want to store the ketchup for a long time. Bottling is a good option if you want to use the ketchup within a few months.
Conclusion:
Making your own ketchup is a great way to control the ingredients and flavor. You can use fresh, ripe tomatoes and high-quality vinegar to make a ketchup that is delicious and healthy. Experiment with different recipes and ingredients to find a ketchup that you love.
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