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Homemade Ketchup

Course condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 lb ripe tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ onion
  • cup sugar
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar balsamic vinegar would work too
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Chop garlic into small pieces. Add them to a saucepan with olive oil over medium heat. Stir until fragrant.
  • Roughly chop the onion and add it to the saucepan. Stir until translucent.
  • Chop tomatoes and add them to the saucepan with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Simmer for 25-30 minutes. At this point, the water from the tomatoes will be reduced. If it remains too watery, simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Blend the sauce until smooth. Adjust salt to taste.
  • Place the sauce in a jar with a lid. Keep it refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.