Super Simple Spicy Ketchup
Elevate your condiment game with this Super Simple Spicy Ketchup, a bold and flavorful twist on a classic kitchen staple. Made with rich tomato paste, tangy white vinegar, and a perfectly balanced mix of spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a kick of cayenne pepper, this recipe packs a punch in just 10 minutes. Sweetened with a touch of brown sugar, it offers the perfect harmony of heat and sweetness, making it ideal for dipping, spreading, or drizzling. With minimal effort and pantry-friendly ingredients, this homemade spicy ketchup is fresher, tastier, and more customizable than store-bought versions. Perfect for fries, burgers, or grilled veggies, this easy ketchup will become your go-to condiment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the tomato paste, white vinegar, and water. Whisk until smooth.
Add the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning to your liking—add more cayenne for extra heat or a pinch more sugar for sweetness.
Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often. This will help meld the flavors together.
Allow the ketchup to cool to room temperature before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
13 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 45 mg | 1% | |
*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.
