How to Make Fermented Ketchup

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a tangy flavor while being less acidic.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with added health benefits.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: dried spices

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without extra calories.

Add 6 cups of tomato paste to a large bowl.

Add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of maple syrup to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of kraut juice to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of worcestershire sauce to the bowl.

Add 3 teaspoons of salt to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne to the bowl.

Add smoked paprika to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients together until smooth.

Transfer the mixture into your fermenter using a ladle.

Clean up the edges of the fermenter after transferring.

Add the lid and airlock to the fermenter.

Let the mixture ferment for 3 to 5 days.

After fermenting, transfer the ketchup into bottles.

Store the bottles in the fridge.

Cooking Techniques

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