Ketchup

[Vian]

I love ketchup, I use it on a lot of things, but obviously it's not whole30, so I went online in search of a paleo/whole30 approved ketchup recipe and found one that looked decent. After I made it, I tasted it and realized it was incredibly bland and watery tasting (no salt and very little vinegar). So I modified it.

 

1 12oz. can tomato paste

1.5 c. water

1/4 c. pitted dates

6-8 tbs. vinegar (I used white vinegar, but you can use ACV if you really like it)

1.5 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. allspice

 

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until the dates are finely blended, then pour into a saucepan with a lid and simmer for 5-10 minutes (it splatters a lot, make sure it has a lid!)

[Peaslepuff]

Commenting so that I can save this for a future. Thanks for sharing!

[whirledpeace]

I tried a different recipe for ketchup recently and wasn't very pleased. Will be trying this as soon as the other runs out (or I accidentally pour the whole jar into some recipe, ha). Thanks!

[Boykinbaby]

omg!  you have to try Balanced Bites ketchup recipe that she just posted!  it's super easy (crock pot and blender, hello!) and tastes amazing, like the fancy jarred ketchup. 

[Tyler_Monier]

I'm going to try this when I get home today, I miss ketchup...probably because I used to put it on everything, but where I miss it most is on a grilled burger. 

[lesley2014]

Thanks for sharing

[KendraF]

I'm going to try this tonight....thanks for posting.

[wendelina]

I use the 21DSD recipe for ketchup (http://balancedbites.com/2013/08/homemade-ketchup-recipe-21dsd-no-sweetener-added.html), but I cut the apple a bit because I find it to be a bit too sweet as written.  I also tend to eyeball the spices, which results in variety in the finished product, but it works for my household!

[ultrarunnergirl]

nice work!

[AmyS]

I'm using the recipe for Kickass Ketchup as a base -

But I don't like the spices, so instead I use cumin, chili powder, paprika, turmeric, and salt (about 1/4 tsp of each).  I like the color, consistency, and flavor that way.