Homemade Ketchup Recipe (Better than Store-Bought)

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

White vinegar is more commonly available.

allspice

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cinnamon can provide a similar warmth.

mustard powder

🥗Healthier: prepared mustard

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric is a more affordable option.

Heat oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are softened, sweet, and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and allspice and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring it around for 1 minute.

Add the canned tomatoes, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Let the ketchup simmer until it’s thick and shiny, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon as they cook.

Blend the mixture until smooth, adjusting the blending time for desired texture.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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