
Combine the Ingredients:
Add everything to a saucepan.

A short simmer transforms tomato paste into a smooth, tangy ketchup with just enough sweetness. Once chilled, it is thick enough to cling to a hot fry.
Making ketchup from scratch sounds like one of those projects that's probably more work than it's worth...until you actually taste it. The tomato flavor is deeper, the vinegar is brighter, and you can balance the sweetness exactly the way you like it. I still keep a bottle of store-bought ketchup around sometimes, but if I've got a batch of this in the refrigerator, that's the one I'm reaching for first.

Add everything to a saucepan.

Cook gently until smooth and slightly thickened.
Blend for an extra silky texture.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

A short simmer transforms tomato paste into a smooth, tangy ketchup with just enough sweetness. Once chilled, it is thick enough to cling to a hot fry.
About 3 cups ketchup — Serving size: 1 tablespoon

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