Quick Ketchup
5m prep 0s cook 5m ready
About ¾ cup Ketchup is perhaps as ubiquitous in modern American cuisine as Sauce Espagnole was in Escoffier’s France: Countless sauces are born of this foundational condiment. This version is quickly assembled out of pantry staples—a boon for those who don’t like to have a ketchup bottle languishing in the refrigerator, taking up precious shelf space (or those looking for a less sugary alternative to store-bought ketchup). For a smoky flavor, substitute smoked paprika or chipotle chile powder for the cayenne pepper. To make a much larger batch of ketchup from fresh tomatoes and peppers, see here.
Ingredients
- One 6-ounce can tomato paste
- ¼ cup cider vinegar or malt vinegar
- 1 1 tablespoon mild honey, agave nectar, or Simple Syrup (opens in new tab)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Up to 2 tablespoons water
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a small bowl: One 6-ounce can tomato paste; ¼ cup cider vinegar or malt vinegar; 1 tablespoon mild honey, agave nectar, or Simple Syrup; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Pinch of ground cloves
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Step 2.
Whisk together thoroughly. Slowly whisk in: Up to 2 tablespoons water
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Step 3.
until the sauce is the desired consistency.
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