This recipe suggests usingthe water bath canning method. If you are not familiar with the water bath canning method watch our water bath canning video workshop. Always make sure you are following all safety guidelines outlined by the USDA when canning anything.
Homemade condiments transform even the simplest of meals into something incredible, making us look (and taste!) again, at the things we take for granted. Red and yellow squeeze bottles have got nothin' on these exquisite flavors. It seems strange to use the word exquisite to describe ketchup...until you taste homemade ketchup. Suddenly, you'll find yourself dreaming, about what else you might slather ketchup on.
It's concentrated tomato essence, cooked down to 25% of it's original volume.
This recipe is inspired by some of the oldest recipes out there. It lacks the modern additives and preservatives that have commodified what many of us know as ketchup.
Fair warning--you may never look at ketchup in quite the same way again.
Directions
Makes: 7 half pints.
Time: Approximately 3 hours
1. Pre-Cook the Tomatoes and Onions
In a heavy bottomed stock pot combine tomatoes and onions over med-high heat.Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and reduce by half.
2. Remove Skin and Seeds
Run mixture through a food mill or fine sieve to remove skins and seeds.
3. Add Final Ingredients and Reduce by Half
Return sieved mixture to the stove. Add vinegar, sugar, 2 Tablespoons sea salt andspices. Boil gently, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Reduce by half or untilketchup mounds up on a spoon. It will thicken slightly when it cools. When cool enough to taste, see how you like it and adjust salt if desired.
5. Pack and Store Your HomemadeKetchup
There are two options here...
- Ladle your ketchup directly into sterilizedjars and store in fridge or freezer.Ketchup will keep 3 weeks in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer.
- Ketchup can also be water bath canned using the hot pack method. Leave 1/4” headspace and process the 1/2 pint jars for 15 minutes. If you're unfamiliar with water bath canning, watch our water bath canning video workshop before attempting this method.
Over to You...
Thanks for checking out this old fashioned ketchup recipe, hope you enjoy every last bite!
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