This Canned Ketchup Recipe tastes like Heinz ketchup! Homemade ketchup is made from ripe tomatoes, spices, and vinegar. Achieve that perfectly tart and sweet ketchup that is not runny! It gets highly raved and is surprisingly easy! I share all the tips and secrets on how to make creamy ketchup at home easily! Now you can make unlimited ketchup to dip with French Fries or spread over Feather-Light Hamburger Buns!
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My ketchup journey began when I made catsup with a Mennonite lady for the first time. It was a good tomato sauce recipe but was missing the ingredients you’d get from Heinz ketchup–you know the sour and tangy flavor with “secret spices.” Well, I’m excited to share those ingredients that make ketchup taste like Heinz!
After batches of canned tomato ketchup recipes–I’ve come to the winner! I knew I wanted spices like cinnamon and cloves because those are the ingredients to that distinct ketchup flavor, along with allspice from my experience. After I got the profile flavors I knew that I wanted to stick to them, but that can be a challenge when you have lots of garden tomatoes–a little of that, this, and your eyeballing ingredients which are hard to pass over a legit recipe.
However, when a Mennonite lady shared her recipe for homemade ketchup I knew it was going to be good–some of her spices were along the right lane as mine. But I wanted to use what worked from my homemade ketchup too. So, I took the best of the two recipes to only perfect the ketchup recipe!
Catsup is a tomato condiment similar to ketchup except the flavors have a different profile. From my experience, the Catsup recipe I made was sweeter and not as tangy and sweet as the ketchup condiment Heinz Ketchup is known for. Catsup was just different, but that is because the flavors and spices vary depending on how you want to flavor your tomato sauce.
The secret to tart ketchup is vinegar. I’ve learned that the spices I didn’t want to use do indeed give that Heinz flavor. When I first made catsup I was honestly turned off by ingredients like cinnamon in a tomato sauce, which is why I made catsup to avoid those spices! But, little did I know ground cloves, cinnamon, and allspice are the key flavor factors to Heinz ketchup!
Pack and Store Your Homemade Ketchup Ladle your ketchup directly into sterilized jars and store in fridge or freezer. Ketchup will keep 3 weeks in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer.
What is Hot Packing?
Cold packing is when you fill the jars with cold food. Hot packing is when you add hot brine or boiled food into the jars (simmered sauces, etc..)
How To Know if My Canning Lids Sealed?
To Check if lids are sealed: when you push in the middle of the lid, it should not pop up and down. If you hear a pop or a clicking sound the seal did not form and the jar needs to be used up or refrigerated. Properly sealed pickles can last years!
For the most current canning guideline on pickles from the National Center For Home Food Preservation check out these resources for canning in this canning guideline article.
Tomato sauce || no chemicals || lasts 1 year || no fridge or freezer storage needed
FAQ
How do you make ketchup with long shelf life?
How long does fresh ketchup last?
Does homemade ketchup need to be refrigerated?
How do you increase the shelf life of ketchup?
How long does ketchup last?
To ensure your ketchup remains safe to consume and retains its flavor, it’s crucial to understand proper storage methods and signs of spoilage. Unopened ketchup typically has a shelf life of one to one and a half years from the date of production.
Should ketchup be refrigerated?
Unopened bottles of ketchup can generally be stored in a cool, dry place such as a pantry. However, following the “best by” date is crucial to ensure you’re enjoying the condiment at its best possible quality. Once opened, refrigerating ketchup is strongly recommended to extend its shelf life and maintain its flavor quality.
How do you store expired ketchup?
Regularly check the expiration dates on the ketchup bottles and rotate stock accordingly. This will help prevent serving expired ketchup to customers and ensure freshness. Additionally, train your staff on proper handling and storage procedures for ketchup.
Can you use ketchup after the ‘best by’ date?
Because of this distinction, you may safely use it to compliment your favorite meals or snacks even after the “best by” or “best before” date has lapsed. At Heinz, the largest producer of ketchup in the world, they stamp a best by date that is 15 months from the production date (the day it was bottled). .