House Ketchup
Elevate your condiment game with this homemade house ketchup recipe—a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and subtly spiced flavors! Made with simple pantry staples like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this quick recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and offers a customizable twist to the classic ketchup you love. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and warm spices like paprika, allspice, and cloves, this homemade ketchup delivers a rich, complex flavor that surpasses store-bought varieties. Want a bit of heat? Add a dash of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. Ideal for burgers, fries, and grilled favorites, this DIY ketchup is sure to become a household staple. With no preservatives, it’s fresh, wholesome, and ready to complement your favorite dishes!
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Ingredients
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Whisk together until smooth.
Step 2
Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground allspice, ground cloves, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir until the spices are evenly incorporated.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and let the ketchup simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking or burning. This will allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.
Step 5
Taste the ketchup and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, sugar, or vinegar to reach your preferred flavor balance.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the ketchup cool to room temperature.
Step 7
Transfer the cooled ketchup to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate. The ketchup will thicken further as it chills.
Step 8
Enjoy your house ketchup within 2-3 weeks on your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (395.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 316.3 |
| Total Fat 1.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2481.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.5g | |
| Protein 7.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 114.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1907.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories