Homemade Tomato Ketchup

Serves: 2

Ashlynn O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

49

Sweetness

49

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 medium

Onion (chopped)

1 cup

Sugar

1 tsp

Whole Cloves

1 tsp

Celery Seed

2 tsps

Dry Mustard

1 tsp

Paprika

Directions:

1

In a heavy kettle cook onions, garlic, and tomatoes, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft, about 40 minutes

2

Force mixture through a food mill fitted with coarse disk into a bowl

3

In a cleaned kettle stir together puree, sugar, and vinegar, and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until reduced by half, about 20 minutes

4

Tie cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and celery seed in a cheesecloth bag and add to tomato mixture with mustard and paprika

5

Simmer mixture, stirring until very thick, about 10 minutes

6

Discard bag and season mixture with hot sauce and salt

7

Ketchup may be made 10 days ahead and chilled, covered