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.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
6 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
Bunches
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/4 small yellow onion, finely chopped, about 2.5 tablespoons
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced, about 1 teaspoon
- 20 ounces tomato puree, canned or fresh
- 8 ounces tomato sauce, canned or fresh
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup fresh clover honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, kosher variety
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
How To Make versatile homemade ketchup
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2Gather your ingredients.
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Step 3VARIATIONS This ketchup can be used in a variety of ways, let’s explore some.
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Step 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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Step 5FISH: Increase the apple cider vinegar to 3/4 cup, and add about a tablespoon of finely chopped dill.
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Step 6SEAFOOD: Make as you would for fish; however, add about a tablespoon of horseradish sauce.
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Step 7Add the olive oil to a pan over medium heat, and then add the diced onions.
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Step 8Sauté until the onions are beginning to soften, and slightly brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Step 9Add the garlic, and continue to sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Step 10Add the remainder of the ingredients to the saucepan.
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Step 11Stir and combine until, the mixture begins to simmer.
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Step 12Add to the bowl of your slow cooker.
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Step 13Cook on low for six hours.
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Step 14PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 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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Step 16Store in tightly covered jars in the refrigerator, until ready to use. Enjoy.
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Step 17Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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