How to Make Ketchup with Tomato Paste | Heinz Copycat Recipe (No Refined Sugar!)

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without additives.

Introduce the recipe as a fermented ketchup.

Mention that it can be customized for keto or low carb diets with different sweeteners.

State that the recipe is based on a friend's recipe from a book about fermented foods.

Explain the benefits of fermentation for shelf life.

Decide to experiment with the recipe by omitting cloves and allspice due to personal preference.

Mention using a half batch for the demonstration.

Use commercial organic tomato paste instead of fresh tomatoes.

Add whey for fermentation, explaining how it was made from strained milk.

Suggest alternatives for whey for vegan options, like sauerkraut brine.

Add maple syrup as a sweetener, mentioning alternatives like honey.

Use apple cider vinegar for acidity, stating that homemade vinegar is not preferred for this recipe.

Add salt and other spices gradually, adjusting to taste.

Mix all ingredients in a mini food processor.

Blend until combined, noting the texture and color differences compared to store-bought ketchup.

Taste and compare with store-bought ketchup during the process.

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