Homemade Ketchup (or Catsup)
Homemade Ketchup (or Catsup)
ingredients
2 6-oz cans tomato paste, organic if you're concerned about additives or hfcs
1/2 cup white vinegar
4 Tbsp. brown sugar (light or dark)
1 Tbsp. white sugar
2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 of a medium yellow cooking onion, grated or finely minced
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 Tbsp. fancy molasses
1 tsp. honey
2 1/2 cups water
method
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches "ketchup" consistency. If onion pieces are still visible, you can strain them out before storing ketchup in a jar or container. Refrigerate finished ketchup for up to several weeks.
Adapted from an Instructables recipe
http://www.fortysomething.ca/2010/08/homemade_ketchup_or_catsup.php