Homemade Ketchup

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

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6 ounces tomato paste

1/4 teaspoon fine salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 t onion powder

½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional)

⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon - try allspice

Finely ground black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons runny balsamic vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup water, more if needed

Directions

Process all ingredients until smooth.

Original:

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
• Calories: 15
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 303.3 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
• Total Sugars: 1.9 g
• Protein: 0.4 g