versatile homemade ketchup
Okay, this may seem like a lot of time to spend on making ketchup; however, the time spent is well worth the flavor you get on the other side. Plus, since you’re making it from scratch, you can vary the ingredients to suit the occasion. But more on that later. HINT: This makes an excellent gift during the holidays. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
yield
serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
6 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Ingredients For versatile homemade ketchup
- PLAN/PURCHASE
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1/2 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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1/4 smyellow onion, finely chopped, about 2.5 tablespoons
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1 clovegarlic, finely minced, about 1 teaspoon
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20 oztomato puree, canned or fresh
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8 oztomato sauce, canned or fresh
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1/2 capple cider vinegar
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1/2 cfresh clover honey
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1 1/2 tspsalt, kosher variety
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1/4 tspcelery salt
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1/4 tspmustard powder
How To Make versatile homemade ketchup
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1PREP/PREPARE
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2Gather your ingredients.
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3VARIATIONS This ketchup can be used in a variety of ways, let’s explore some.
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4ALL-PURPOSE: Make exactly as directed, and use it on just about anything that you would use regular ketchup. Excellent on french fries, and veggies.
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5FISH: Increase the apple cider vinegar to 3/4 cup, and add about a tablespoon of finely chopped dill.
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6SEAFOOD: Make as you would for fish; however, add about a tablespoon of horseradish sauce.
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7Add the olive oil to a pan over medium heat, and then add the diced onions.
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8Sauté until the onions are beginning to soften, and slightly brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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9Add the garlic, and continue to sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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10Add the remainder of the ingredients to the saucepan.
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11Stir and combine until, the mixture begins to simmer.
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12Add to the bowl of your slow cooker.
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13Cook on low for six hours.
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14PLATE/PRESENT
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15Chef’s Note: For a smoother ketchup, remove from the slow cooker after six hours, and blend in a food processor, or blender until the mixture is nice and smooth.
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16Store in tightly covered jars in the refrigerator, until ready to use. Enjoy.
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