Easy Homemade Ketchup with Fresh Tomatoes
A simple homemade ketchup made with ripe tomatoes, vinegar, herbs, spices, and a touch of brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 8 ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Crushed oregano to taste
- Thyme to taste
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch of onion powder
- Pinch of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Wash and blanch the tomatoes for 4 minutes.
- Remove the tomatoes and peel off the skins.
- Blend the peeled tomatoes for approximately 10 seconds.
- Pour the mixture through a large sieve to remove the seeds. What's left is a smooth tomato paste.
- Transfer to a smaller pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add vinegar, salt, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
- Stir everything together and simmer gently for another 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together and the excess water to evaporate.
- Allow to cool and refrigerate in a clean, covered container.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated. This recipe has not been tested for shelf-stable canning.
Notes
How to Make Ketchup Without a Blender Press the peeled tomatoes through a large fine-mesh strainer using the back of a spoon or ladle until smooth.
