Homemade Ketchup
Ketchup is probably my favourite condiment…just slightly ahead of honey mustard. I know that most commercially made ketchup is extremely high in sugar, preservatives, and artificial colours and so I began my quest for a great homemade ketchup! This ketchup is so easy- basically throw a few ingredients in a pot and let it simmer for 45 minutes or so, and then puree in a blender. It makes a giant batch, so leave a little container in your fridge and freeze the rest! Don’t expect this to taste like Heinz…because it doesn’t. It has great flavour, almost like a barbecue sauce ketchup. I’ve already used it on potatoes, calamari, and on a veggie dog. It’s a little more versatile than regular ketchup and it tastes great! In regards to sugar, I used dates instead of white sugar. Still a sweetener, but not processed and refined. I hope you like it 
Homemade Ketchup
- 1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes
- 1 can (5.5 fl. oz) of tomato paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 2 bay leaves
Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepot and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let simmer for about 45 minutes until the mixture had reduced. Blend with an immersion blender, or let cool and blend in a blender. Enjoy with whatever you like!
Homemade ketchup aside, I have a couple of crazy weekends coming up! I can’t remember if I mentioned that I’m in bartending school right now, but my exam is coming up this weekend and I hope I pass! I’ve just been introduced to the show Lost (6 years fashionably late…..) so I have become completely addicted to it and almost finished two seasons in a week….which has left little time to study up on all the drinks I may have to make! The reason I’m going to bartending school is because I want to travel in the future and bartending certification is universal- I could use it on a working exchange, or even to make some money if I’m running low while travelling. I want to travel alllll throughout Europe, and definitely head back to Greece for little while.
I also love Lost!! In the fall we will be seeing the last season of Lost!! What a pity!
Aahhhaaa!! I will keep my finger’s crossed for your bartenders exams!!! You can do it, girl!! Go, girl,..Go!
And this homemade ketchup looks excellent. I really want to dip some fries into that right now!
Thanks Tammy!
Thanks Alisa! (I love that picture, too!)
Thanks Jennifer! And yes, bartending school will definitely be handy
Sophie, I’m so glad you liked it!! Thanks for giving it a try
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