Did you know that the ketchup was made without tomatoes? In the world, Ketchup is a common condiment in every home. Most old ketchup varieties were made by the Oysters, mushrooms, and walnuts also. After changing the recipe overtime to include tomatoes, it is difficult to imagine ketchup without tomatoes. However, if you want to attempt to prepare an old fashioned ketchup recipe that dates back to the beginning of the condiment.
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Old Fashioned Ketchup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tomatoes bushel ripe
- 1 Diced medium onion
- 2 Cloves peeled Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Red pepper
- 3 Cups Cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Salt
- 1 Cup Dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon All- spice
- 1 tablespoon Ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons Dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the bad parts from the tomatoes. Wash and quarter them then add them to a very large stock pot, along with onion, cayenne pepper and garlic. Crush the mixture a bit to provide some liquid. Bring it to boil for 30 minutes on low flame. Let the mixture cool.
- Run the contents of the stock pot through a food mill in batches .The old-fashioned kind of food mill works best but if you don't have a food mill, you will have to peel and seed your tomatoes before you start. Then, instead of running through a food mill, process in your blender in batches
- Convert the milled mixture in the stock pot and boil slowly until the mixture is reduced by about one-half. It must have the consistency of thick tomato sauce. This step may take six to twelve hours, and maybe more, but it depends on the tomato variety. Let the mixture cool
- Run the contents of the stock pot through a blender in batches
- Convert the mixture to the stock pot and bring to a simmer down until the mixture is the consistency of commercial catsup. This step may take six hours or more.
- Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer down, and reduce it to the desired consistency.
- Adjust a canner with jars and lids sufficient for about 8 – 10 pints of catsup: Fill canner with water to 1 inch above tops of jars, and add a little amount of vinegar. Bring it to boil for 15 minutes. Place funnel, lids, tongs, and ladle in a sauce-pan with water, bring to a low simmer.
- Use the tongs to remove the jars and lids from the canner, pouring the water jar back into the canner. Fill each hot jar with the ketchup, leaving 1/2-inch of head space. Wipe the brims of the jars, annex the lid, tighten the band on finger tight, and return to the canner.
- Regain the lid on the canner and process in boiling water for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove the jars from the canner, listen for a ping as the ketchup cools and the lid pops into the place.
- Test the seal by pressing down on the lid; it should not give. Let the jars cool. Store in a cool place.
Notes
Why Make Your Own Ketchup?
There are several benefits of making your own ketchup.
- The first benefit of making your own ketchup is that you can control the ingredients’ quality according to your desire.
- Additionally, you can alternate the flavour of ketchup as per your desire such as if you like to give it a sweeter taste, you can increase the amount of honey or brown sugar.
- Lastly, it is pocket friendly. You don’t need to buy a bottle of ketchup from the store , prepare your own ketchup in your kitchen at an affordable price. You can make several batches from a single purchase of ingredients. So, what are you waiting for? Just prepare your own ketchup recipe at your home and enjoy it with your loved one.
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Conclusion:
Finally, try to make an old-fashioned ketchup recipe at your home. This condiment is full of flavour and evocative of the past with just a few ingredients. And this culinary skill would impress your family and friends.
FAQ:
Because vinegar acts as a preservative which helps to preserve and extend its shelf life and it also helps for flavour it provides a tangy, slightly sour flavour that complements the sweetness of tomato.
Actually, Salt is a natural preservative and it is also added to enhance the flavour and preservative action to a lesser extent. It is very high purity is generally preferred for the manufacture. It also counteracts the highly acidic flavour of the tomato pulp.
“Henze”is the oldest brand of ketchup that is still in production. This is a UK-based company. It was found in 1869 by Henry J.Heinz. He created his first ketchup recipe in 1876. Still, this company is the largest producer of ketchup in the world.