Homemade Ketchup

Making ketchup at home is surprisingly easy, and it's free of added sweeteners and preservatives.

Experience Level: Beginner

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

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 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 in a container of your choice. Refrigerate when not in use.