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Tomato Ketchup 16

A home-style Tomato Ketchup 16 made with Sugar, Cider Vinegar, and Celery Seed. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a heavy kettle cook onions, garlic, and tomatoes, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft, about 40 minutes.

2. 2

   In cleaned kettle stir together puree, sugar, and vinegar and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until reduced by half, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Tie cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and celery seed in a cheesecloth bag and add to tomato mixture with mustard and paprika.

4. 4

   Simmer mixture, stirring, until very thick, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Discard bag and season mixture with Tabasco and salt.

6. 6

   Ketchup may be made 10 days ahead and chilled, covered.