Move Over Heinz! I seriously made the BEST KETCHUP EVER!!!

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.

Wash the tomatoes and core them, removing any bad spots.

Weigh the tomatoes using a kitchen scale, aiming for 25 pounds total.

Cut the tomatoes into smaller pieces (halves or quarters) and place them in a Nesco 18 quart roaster pot.

Turn on the Nesco roaster to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and cover with a lid to start cooking down the tomatoes.

After the tomatoes have cooked down for a day, check the consistency and add the remaining ingredients (brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, mustard powder, paprika).

Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients and bring to a boil to cook down further.

Remove the lid to allow excess liquid to evaporate as the mixture continues to cook.

Blend the mixture in a blender until smooth after it has cooked down sufficiently.

Can the ketchup in jars for storage.

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