In-a-Pinch Ketchup Recipe
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In-a-Pinch Ketchup

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"I made this one night when I ran out of ketchup and was making a meatloaf. I kept adding and writing it down, and Voila! I had a homemade ketchup with simple ingredients and went well with just about anything."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (58)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 1/4 cups water

Directions

  1. Mix together the tomato paste, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, salt, molasses, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over low heat; simmer gently until you get the consistency of ketchup, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt if necessary before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 41 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by RAZBERISWRL   view full review
Below is my original review, but I want to add that with a bit of experimentation (my goal was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by Kim   view full review
I've been developing a BBQ sauce that meets all my needs and I finally nailed the formula,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by AndiSue   view full review
This ketchup tastes a lot like the Whataburger ketchup... which is my favorite. It is sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by tibbadee   view full review
After making burgers I realized I lacked the ketchup, and really didn't want to run down to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2011 by CLS1220   view full review
Fantastic! I was making fish and chips, but I can't stand mayo/tartar/malt vinegar, etc. I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by Sarah B   view full review
Pretty good, but will be better with some adjustments next time. Didn't use corn syrup & very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by Amy   view full review
I like this recipe a lot better then store bought ketchup..store bought has too strong of a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by AMWANGEL   view full review
FANTASTIC! I make this now instead of buying ketchup. It's cheap and free of high fructose...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Exactly what I needed to make a base for my homemade low-sugar BBQ sauce for Cajun Meatballs....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by ebrunworth   view full review
I used this recipe in place of ketchup in my usual sloppy joe recipe - and WOW - it was...

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