heirloom tomato ketchup from organic homesteading

Name: Heirloom Tomato Ketchup from Organic Homesteading
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 - garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) yellow mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon(s) celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon(s) whole allspice; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black peppercorns; 3 pound(s) heirloom tomatoes cut in chunks (about 4-1/2 cups); 2 cup(s) onion, chopped (1 medium); 1 cup(s) red bell peppers, chopped; 1/3 cup(s) cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar (substitute honey, stevia, or maple syrup); 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt (or to taste)

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Mary Mijal

Updated on Dec 22, 2013

Store bought and homemade ketchup both contain lycopene, an antioxidant associated with decreased risk of chronic diseases. This recipe has half the salt of regular ketchup.

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Canning/Preserving

yield 1 Cup

Ingredients

2 - garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 pounds heirloom tomatoes cut in chunks (about 4-1/2 cups)
2 cups onion, chopped (1 medium)
1 cup red bell peppers, chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar (substitute honey, stevia, or maple syrup)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

How To Make heirloom tomato ketchup from organic homesteading

Step 1

Chop garlic; let stand for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Place mustard seeds and next 3 ingredients on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely.
Step 3

Combine cheesecloth bag, garlic, tomatoes and next 3 ingredients in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove cheesecloth bag and set aside.
Step 4

Place half of the tomato mixture in a blender. Remove center piece or blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over the opening (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth.
Step 5

Strain smooth mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
Step 6

Repeat procedure with remaining tomato mixture.
Step 7

Return mixture to pan. Add cheesecloth bag, sugar and salt, bring to a boil.
Step 8

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until reduced to 1 cup (about 45 minutes. Makes 1 cup.
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