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Spicy Ketchup

2 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours + chilling

Makes

1 cup

Updated: Oct. 31, 2023
When this homemade ketchup is bubbling on the stove, the aroma takes me back to childhood. One taste and I’m home again. —Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii
Spicy Ketchup
Spicy Ketchup Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 pounds tomatoes (about 11 medium), coarsely chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce, optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until tomatoes are softened.
  2. Press tomato mixture through a fine-mesh strainer; discard solids. Return mixture to pot; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 10 minutes.
  3. Place cinnamon, celery seed, mustard seed and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to tomatoes. Stir in sugar and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until thickened.
  4. Stir in vinegar, paprika and, if desired, chili sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. Discard spice bag.
  5. Transfer to a covered container; cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 46 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.