Catsup Ketchup Substitute for Use in Cooking

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Elevate your culinary creations with this homemade *Catsup Ketchup Substitute*, a quick and flavorful alternative perfect for enhancing your favorite recipes. Made with pantry staples like tomato paste, white vinegar, and brown sugar, this versatile condiment is infused with warm spices like ground allspice and cloves for a rich, tangy-sweet flavor that complements a wide variety of dishes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple recipe is ideal for cooks looking to avoid store-bought ketchup or create a customized version with easily adjustable sweetness and seasoning. Whether you're whipping up barbecue sauces, marinades, or classic comfort food, this homemade ketchup substitute is a guaranteed game-changer in your kitchen. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it a practical and delicious staple for your refrigerator.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 0.125 teaspoons Ground cloves

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, white vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground allspice, and ground cloves to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate the spices evenly.

4. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

5. Taste the ketchup substitute and adjust the seasoning, if desired. For a sweeter result, add additional brown sugar in small increments.

6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

7. Use immediately in your recipes or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (39.2g)

Calories		22
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.0 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		87 mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate		5.1 g	2%
	Dietary Fiber	0.5 g	2%
	Total Sugars	4.2 g
Protein		0.7 g	1%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		11 mg	1%
Iron		0.3 mg	2%
Potassium		114 mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5 cal (1.9%%)

Protein: 32 cal (11.3%%)

Carbs: 246 cal (86.8%%)