Homemade Tomato Ketchup

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Tomato Ketchup.

1. Step 1

   Start by pouring the crushed tomatoes into your slow cooker, creating a rich base for your homemade ketchup.

2. Step 2

   To make sure you get every last bit of flavor from the tomato cans, rinse each empty can with a quarter cup of water and add that to the slow cooker as well.

3. Step 3

   Now it’s time to infuse your ketchup with flavor! Sprinkle in the sugar, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, celery salt, mustard powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and the whole clove.

4. Step 4

   Give everything a good whisk until it’s well combined, and you can already smell the deliciousness coming together.

5. Step 5

   Cover the slow cooker and let it work its magic on high for 10 to 12 hours.

6. Step 6

   Remember to stir it every hour; this helps the mixture reduce by half and become wonderfully thick.

7. Step 7

   Once the cooking time is up, grab your immersion blender and blend the ketchup for about 20 seconds until it’s smooth and velvety.

8. Step 8

   Next, ladle the ketchup into a fine strainer, using the back of a ladle to press the mixture and remove any skins and seeds.

9. Step 9

   This step ensures your ketchup has that perfect, silky texture.

10. Step 10

    Transfer the strained ketchup to a bowl and let it cool completely.

11. Step 11

    Finally, give it a taste! Adjust the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to suit your personal preference.

12. Step 12

    Enjoy the satisfaction of creating your very own homemade ketchup, perfect for dipping or adding to your favorite recipes!.