Homemade Ketchup

[paullyd99]

By personal request!



Spicy Homemade Ketchup



3 pounds very ripe tomatoes, blanched, skin and seeds removed (or substitute equal amount canned whole, peeled tomatoes; just remove as many seeds as you can)
Vegetable oil
1/2 vidalia onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch ground clove
Pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Salt

Puree the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Set tomato puree aside.
In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes; do not allow to brown. Add the tomato puree and all remaining ingredients except the vinegar and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally at the beginning and more often towards the end of the cooking time, for about 1 hour or until thickened. Add the cider vinegar and salt and cook for 25 to 30 minutes more, until very thick. Re-puree if smoother texture is desired. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Set aside to cool. Store in non-metallic container in fridge.

Ingredients that can be added afterwards for different flavor:

Reduced Balsamic Vinegar or Pomegranate Juice
Horseradish
Chipotle Puree

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