Homemade Ketchup

Name: Homemade Ketchup
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 teaspoon fine salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder (not granules); ½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional); ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; Finely ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons runny balsamic vinegar or white balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup water, more if needed

Prep 5 min Serves 1 Source

Ingredients

6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder (not granules)
½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Finely ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons runny balsamic vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup water, more if needed

Steps

1
Place the tomato paste in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup or glass jar. Add the salt, garlic powder, mustard powder (if using), cinnamon, and about 5 twists of black pepper. Use a small whisk to stir the ingredients together until they’re evenly combined.
2
Add the vinegar, and whisk until combined. Add the water, and whisk again until you have a smooth, even mixture. Season to taste with additional pepper, if desired. If you’d prefer a thinner ketchup, add more water by the teaspoon until you reach your desired consistency.
3
For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour before serving. This homemade ketchup will keep in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.