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4 from 3 votes

Grandma's Homemade Ketchup

Grandma's Homemade Ketchup can be made with fresh tomatoes and onions or canned tomato juice for a condiment that will remind you of the good old days. With a mixture of cinnamon and ground cloves, this catsup - as Grandma called it - is delicious on everything.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: groumet ketchup, homemade catsup, homemade ketchup, old-fashioned catsup
Servings: 4 quarts
Calories: 1982kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons tomato juice
  • 2 onions shredded
  • 8 Tablespoons salt
  • 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons ground cloves
  • 3 cups vinegar
  • 8 cups sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Cook tomato juice and onions in a large stockpot over medium-low heat until onions are translucent, approximately 20 minutes.
  • Run juice through a sieve; discarding onions. Add juice back to the stockpot.
  • Add salt, cinnamon, cloves, and vinegar. Boil over medium heat until reduced by one-third (1/3). This will take a long time.
  • Mix together sugar and cornstarch and add to the stockpot. Turn down heat to low, whisking constantly until thickened, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Notes

  • Isn't it cool that old fashioned ketchup is really a gourmet ketchup?
  • The distinct flavors of this homemade catsup are ground cloves and ground cinnamon.
  • You can use fresh garden tomatoes or take a shortcut by starting with canned tomato juice.
  • This homemade catsup stores great in the refrigerator.
  • Try using the leftover homemade catsup in pulled pork like this Crock Pot Sweet Pulled Pork Recipe.
  • The nutritional information below is for 1 quart and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 1982kcal | Carbohydrates: 500g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14162mg | Potassium: 4478mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 469g | Vitamin A: 8535IU | Vitamin C: 351mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 9mg