Homemade Catsup..Ketchup….Whatever..

We were talking on facebook yesterday about the happy news that Heinz has decided to stop using high fructose corn syrup in its catsup. I can’t remember how it came up but I mentioned that catsup was quick and easy to make from tomato paste. It takes just seconds and when you make it from organic paste you know what’s in it.

I didn’t make any to get a picture of it. I will try to get a picture to replace the stock picture….but hey, you KNOW what catsup looks like, right?

I thought so.

For everyone that wanted my quick catsup recipe here it is… adjust seasonings and flavors accordingly….

• 1/3 cup organic tomato paste
• 2 tbs vinegar of choice (mmmm… balsamic)
• Splash of organic soy sauce
• 2 tsp. strong flavored honey (buckwheat is good…)
• 1-2 tbs water
• salt-pepper to taste
• pinch cinnamon
• pinch cloves
• pinch chipotle

Mix it up and let set for about 15 minutes to let the flavors blend.  Makes about 1/2 cup…. depending on how many times you lick your fingers.

Other seasonings you can add are :

• garlic powder
• liquid smoke
• few drops Louisiana hot sauce
• seasoned salt instead of salt
• smoked salt instread of salt
• paprika
• cumin

Really the possibilities are endless. If you like a sweeter catsup just add more honey… or use agave…your choice. This will keep a week or so in a covered jelly jar in the fridge. Try different types of tomato pastes to see which you like best. The flavors do change with the brand. I like Muir Glen.

image : sxc

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