Ketchup Made With Tomato Powder
This easy ketchup recipe makes 6oz of fresh ketchup. We lovebeing able to make ketchup from our homegrown tomatoes any time of year usingour freeze-dried tomato powder. Whether you freeze dry, dehydrate or screen dryyour tomatoes and grind them into a powder or buy tomato powder from online,this easy-to-follow recipe is great on its own or as a base to customize for aspecial meal or just to your own taste. By adding hot pepper, you can spicethis up for a Tex-Mex burger or add some smoked paprika for a smokier taste foryour pulled pork sandwich. You can also double or triple the recipe to make fora larger family or event. This easily lasts several months in the refrigerator andhas replaced the store-bought ketchup for us.
Equipment
- 1 Sauce Pan
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 large spoon to stir mix in sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato powder
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to sauce pan and mix well
- Stir over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer until mix reaches your desired thickness
- Ready to use and place remaining ketchup in a container with a cover and refrigerate
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Notes
This is a great base recipe which can be used as is or you can add additional ingredients to enhance it for special recipes. We suggest starting with the base, taste and then add any desired ingredients. Some great additions are liquid smoke or smoked paprika for a smokier ketchup or hot peppers or pepper powder to make a spicier flavor.
We normally make a total of a pint or two at a time and it easily lasts for several months in the refrigerator. This can also be made in bulk and be hot water bath canned to go on the shelf in your pantry.