Homemade Ketchup - Copycat Ketchup Recipe That Tastes Like a Famous Brand!

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.

Start by introducing the recipe for homemade ketchup.

Gather 2 cans of ground tomatoes, also known as crushed tomatoes.

Rinse each can with about 1/4 cup of water and add it to the slow cooker.

Add plain white sugar to the slow cooker for sweetness.

Pour in regular white distilled vinegar to balance the sweetness.

Add onion powder, garlic powder, table salt, celery salt, dry mustard, very finely ground black pepper, and one clove to the mixture.

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.

Set the slow cooker on high and cook uncovered for 10 to 12 hours, stirring every hour until the mixture reduces by almost half and becomes very thick.

After cooking, bring the ketchup back up to temperature the next morning.

Blend the thick mixture with an immersion blender to achieve a smoother consistency.

Ladle the mixture into a fine strainer to remove skins and seeds, using the back of a ladle to push it through.

Transfer the strained ketchup into a bowl and let it cool completely before tasting.

Taste the cooled ketchup and adjust seasoning with more cayenne, pepper, and salt as needed, using a clean spoon to prevent cross-contamination.

Serve the ketchup, suggesting it pairs well with French fries.

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