This classic tomato ketchup recipe is a must-have condiment for your pantry. It's tangy, sweet, and perfect for adding flavor to burgers, hot dogs, and fries.
Ingredients
Tomato Base
- Tomato paste — 1 cup (240 ml)
- White vinegar — 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Water — 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Granulated sugar — 1/4 cup (50 g)
- Brown sugar — 1/4 cup (50 g)
- Salt — 1 1/2 teaspoons (8 g)
- Onion powder — 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
- Garlic Powder — 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
- Ground allspice — 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 g)
- Ground cloves — 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 g)
- Ground cinnamon — 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 g)
Spices
- Celery salt — 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
- Mustard powder — 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
Thickening Agent
- Cornstarch — 1 tablespoon (8 g)
- Water — 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
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In a saucepan, combine tomato paste, white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground allspice, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the saucepan and stir well to thicken the ketchup. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the ketchup cool completely. Transfer it to a jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator. The flavors will continue to develop over time.
You can enjoy the ketchup immediately, but for the best taste, let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before using.
