HOMEMADE KETCHUP

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My aunt Naomi made this every year. It was always on the table when we had a dish that ketchup could be used on. The first time I ate "storebought" ketchup I did not like it. There is something about homemade anything that is just better.

Provided by ginger skaggs @mamagin

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 10

- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspooons whole cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons broken cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 8 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons salt(more or less)

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, allspice and celery seed in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.Let vinegar stand to absorb spices.
  • Cut tomatoes in quarters.
  • Combine onion and cayenne pepper.
  • Boil uncovered 20 minutes stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking.
  • Press through a sieve.
  • Combine sugar and hot tomato juice in a large kettle.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring frequently until volume is halved(about 1 hour, 15 minutes)
  • Strain vinegar, discard spices.
  • Combine salt with spiced vinegar and add to boiling tomato mixture.
  • Continue boiling, uncovered, 30 minutes longer or until thick. Stir constantly.
  • Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal.

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