RECIPE: Homemade Catsup

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Recipe: Tomato Ketchup

Why buy preservative-rich tomato ketchup (or catsup) at the store when you can

make a healthier and tastier version at home?

 

Yield 3 cups

Time 2 hours

Tools a.. Large, heavy saucepan

b.. Wooden spoon

c.. Food processor or food mill

d.. Sterilized jars with lids

 

Ingredients a.. 3 T olive oil

b.. 3 c onion, chopped

c.. 3 cloves garlic, minced

d.. 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped

e.. 1/3 c white vinegar

f.. ½ c corn syrup

g.. ¼ t cloves

h.. ¼ t allspice

i.. 1 t dry mustard

j.. 1 T salt

k.. 2 t black pepper

 

Directions Heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the onions, and sauté

for 8-10 minutes, until translucent and beginning to brown.

Add garlic and cook another minute, then add remaining ingredients, stir

well, and bring to a boil.

 

Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Process briefly

in food processor or pass through food mill, then return to saucepan.

 

Simmer for another 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very thick.

 

Cool, then seal in sterilized jars.