Just Like Store-Bought Ketchup Recipe

Name: Just Like Store-Bought Ketchup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 lbs tomatoes, fresh (7 quarts tomato puree); 3 tablespoons salt; ⅔ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, whole; 1 tablespoon allspice, whole; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 4 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon basil, dried; 2 cups vinegar

Servings: persons

18 lbs tomatoes, fresh (7 quarts tomato puree)
3 tablespoons salt
⅔ cup sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, whole
1 tablespoon allspice, whole
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon basil, dried
2 cups vinegar

1
If you don't have puree, you must make your own.
2
Cook the tomatoes until soft (about 15 minutes at boil), then press through a sieve.
3
Discard skin.
4
Combine dry mustard with enough tomato puree to make a paste.
5
Add to the puree.
6
Fill a spice bag with the peppercorns, allspice, mustard seed, bay leaves, & basil.
7
Add all remaining ingredients, except vinegar, to the puree.
8
Tie the spice bag with a long string and anchor to the handle of the pan, hanging bag in mixture.
9
Cook until thickened to desired consistency, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
10
When mixture is thickened, add vinegar.
11
Mix well, and continue cooking until consistency is again reached.
12
Remove spice bag and discard.
13
Pour into hot sterilized jars.
14
Seal and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

536

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 lbs tomatoes, fresh (7 quarts tomato puree), 3 tablespoons salt, ⅔ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Just Like Store-Bought Ketchup 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.

Just Like Store-Bought Ketchup

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