Homemade Ketchup

Base Ingredients

• 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
• 2¼ cups water
• 1½ cups distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Seasonings

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (ground)
• ¼ teaspoon allspice (ground)
• ⅛ teaspoon ginger (ground)
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

1. Combine the Ingredients: Add the tomato paste, water, vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, onion powder, cayenne, allspice, ginger, garlic powder, and celery salt to a medium saucepan. Whisk until completely smooth.1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, 2¼ cups water, 1½ cups vinegar, 1 cup sugar, 2 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp cayenne, ¼ tsp allspice, ⅛ tsp ginger, ⅛ tsp garlic powder, ⅛ tsp celery salt
2. Simmer the Ketchup: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 10–15 minutes, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened.prepared ketchup
3. Blend if Needed: For an extra smooth ketchup, carefully blend with an immersion blender or standard blender.optional
4. Cool: Allow the ketchup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container.
5. Serve: Refrigerate until chilled. Stir well before serving.