Homemade Ketchup
Homemade Ketchup delivers a rich, tangy-sweet bite with a hint of warm spice from clove, mustard, and cayenne. Slow-cooked tomatoes reduce to a thick, velvety texture that’s perfect for dipping, spreading, or topping burgers and fries. Serve it at cookouts or keep on hand to elevate weeknight meals with a bright, balanced tomato punch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 hrs
- Serves48
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Ketchup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the crushed tomatoes into the slow cooker. Rinse each emptied can with 1/4 cup water and add that to the slow cooker. Add the sugar, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, celery salt, mustard powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and whole clove; whisk to combine.
- 2
Cook on High, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced by half and very thick, 10 to 12 hours, stirring about every hour.
- 3
Blend with an immersion blender for about 20 seconds to smooth the ketchup's texture.
- 4
Ladle the ketchup into a fine strainer and press it with the back of the ladle to remove any skins and seeds.
- 5
Transfer the strained ketchup to a bowl. Let it cool completely.
- Calories 22.79 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 5.56 g 2%
- Total Fat 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 71.78 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.89 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 4.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 110.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 3.83 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.06 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Homemade Ketchup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 48. It takes about 12 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Salt, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 22.79 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Ketchup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Salt, Crushed Tomatoes, Distilled Water. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Ketchup?
- About 12 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 22.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Ketchup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Homemade Ketchup healthy?
- Homemade Ketchup has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 22.79 calories and 0.66 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Mustard, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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