LOVE Ketchup Again! Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe

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.

Set a pan over medium heat.

Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.

Add 1 small to medium chopped onion to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add 1 chopped jalapeno to the pan and stir.

Cook the peppers and onions down for about 5 minutes.

Add 3 cloves of rough chopped garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 28 ounces of canned diced tomatoes in their juices to the pan.

Add 1/3 cup of brown sugar to the mixture.

Add 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar to the pan.

Add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the pan.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of ground clove, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture.

Add salt to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon or more if desired.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Bring the mixture to a quick boil.

Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Transfer the ketchup to a bowl or food processor.

Process the ketchup until smooth using a blender or food processor.

Strain the ketchup if a smoother texture is desired.

Cooking Techniques

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