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Homemade Ketchup

Homemade ketchup simmered from ripe tomatoes with smoky paprika and a whisper of cinnamon.

Total time
50 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Medium
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Homemade Ketchup
As seen on Episode 189

The preparation

5 steps, about 50 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.

  2. 02

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

  3. 03

    Simmer 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 04

    Blend smooth when done.

  5. 05

    Taste and adjust seasoning.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Start with the ripest tomatoes you can find, since their sweetness is the backbone of the whole thing. Let it simmer down patiently to concentrate the flavor, then balance the vinegar at the end, adding it a little at a time until it tastes like ketchup should.”

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