Our easy homemade ketchup recipe comes together quickly and uses simple ingredients. Our ketchup is tangy, slightly sweet, and kid-approved. Once you try this recipe, you will want to use our recipe and never buy store-bought ketchup again.
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Make a batch of our tasty ketchup for burgers, Cracker Barrel meatloaf, slow cooker cowboy beans, or dipping chicken tenders. This version is thick, tangy, slightly sweet, and kid-approved
Why you'll love this recipe
- Homemade ketchup is full of flavor that a store-made brand cannot provide.
- Say goodbye to store-bought ketchup filled with preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup and make your ketchup recipe at home.
Ingredient List
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- Tomato Paste
- water
- white Vinegar
- corn syrup
- light brown sugar
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- mixing spoons
- Wooden Spoon
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Add the water, corn syrup, white vinegar, and brown sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the tomato paste and stir until mixed.
- Mix in onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- There are just a few ingredients for this recipe. I suggest using the best tomato paste you can afford.
- Two of my favorites are Muir Glen Tomato Paste or Sclafani Tomato Paste because I love the flavor they bring to various recipes.
Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips
If using a squeeze bottle, be sure it is a BPA-free bottle.
Storage - Store our ketchup recipe in a covered, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freezer Instructions: The ketchup can be frozen for up to 3 months.
To freeze, place 1 to 2 Tablespoons of ketchup in each cube of an ice cube tray and place in the freezer until frozen.
Put each cube in a large freezer bag. To use, take out the cubes as needed, defrost, and use with your favorite recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our homemade ketchup recipe has not been tested as a canning recipe. It can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Spice: ½ teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo is a good start to add a smoky spice flavor to the ketchup.
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika would add a smoky flavor without adding spice.
- Sweetness: Agave, Honey, or Stevia can be used to add sweetness.
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Homemade Ketchup
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- ¼ cup white Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup tomato paste can
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Add ¼ cup water, ¼ cup corn syrup, ¼ cup white Vinegar, and 1 Tablespoon brown sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Add 1 cup tomato pasteto the saucepan and stir until combined.
- Mix in ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and ½ teaspoon salt
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator.
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