homemade ketchup

Homemade Ketchup

Instead of buying ketchup at the store, you can easily make ketchup at home that's free of added sweeteners and preservatives.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium tomatoes (1.25lbs)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Experience Level

Advanced

Product Needed

Kuvings Power Blender or Kuvings Vacuum Blender

Directions

  1. Wash tomatoes and remove their stems.
  2. Make a shallow "X" cut in each tomato and boil for 30-60 seconds.
  3. Place tomatoes in a bowl of ice water. Carefully peel off the tomato skin.
  4. Add the tomatoes and onion to the blender. Blend until smooth.
  5. Heat the saucepan on a low flame. Add the blended mixture, tomato paste, vinegar, and sugar. Stir and cook until the mixture thickens. And salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Pour the ketchup into a container of your choice. Refrigerate when not in use.