American Catsup Recipe

Name: American Catsup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gal. ripe tomatoes; 2 md. onions, sliced; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 cups vinegar; 1-1/2 tbsp. broken cinnamon stick; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Spices, to taste; 1 tbsp. paprika; 1 cup sugar; 2-1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1
Wash tomatoes, remove cores and quarter.
2
Cook until very soft and put through a fine sieve.
3
Cover onions with water.
4
Cook until very tender; drain and put through sieve.
5
Mix with tomatoes.
6
Add pepper and boil until reduced to 1/2 of original volume.
7
Combine vinegar, cinnamon and garlic.
8
Add spices tied in muslin or cheesecloth bag.
9
Simmer vinegar mixture 30 minutes.
10
Bring to full rolling boil, remove from heat, cover and set aside.
11
Remove spice bag and add vinegar mixture to tomato mixture.
12
Add paprika, sugar and salt.
13
Boil rapidly until catsup is thick.
14
Pour boiling hot into sterilized jars and seal at once.

315

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gal. ripe tomatoes, 2 md. onions, sliced, 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, 2 cups vinegar, and more.

Yes, American Catsup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

American Catsup

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Variations & substitutions

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