Billy's Awesome Makeshift Ketchup
Transform your homemade condiment game with **Billy's Awesome Makeshift Ketchup**, the quick and customizable recipe that proves you don’t need a store-bought bottle to enjoy the classic tangy flavor of ketchup. Made with pantry staples like rich tomato paste, zesty white vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar, this easy DIY ketchup comes together in just 15 minutes. With optional spices like cinnamon, cloves, or a dash of hot sauce, you can tweak this recipe to create a flavor profile uniquely your own. Perfect for dipping crispy fries, slathering on burgers, or drizzling over eggs, this delightful condiment will become a staple in your fridge. Plus, no preservatives mean it’s fresh, wholesome, and bursting with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 6 oz Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp White vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1.25 cups Water
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 pinch Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch Ground cloves (optional)
- 2 dashes Hot sauce (optional, for heat)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, white vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth.
Step 2
Gradually add the water to the mixture while stirring to ensure a smooth consistency.
Step 3
Mix in the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and any optional spices or hot sauce that you like for additional flavor.
Step 4
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the ketchup cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should thicken slightly.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the ketchup cool completely.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the sweetness, saltiness, or tanginess by adding small amounts of sugar, salt, or vinegar as needed.
Step 8
Transfer the ketchup into a clean, airtight jar or container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (530.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 157.1 |
| Total Fat 0.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1518.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.8g | |
| Protein 7.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 97.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1789.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories