Ketchup

Name: Ketchup
Ingredients: 6 large ripe tomatoes (about 3 lb.), peeled, cored, seeded and chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine; 3 Tbsp. dark brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. each: celery seed, ground allspice and cinnamon; 1 large bay leaf, crumbled; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1/3 c. cider vinegar

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

6 large ripe tomatoes (about 3 lb.), peeled, cored, seeded and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
3 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. each: celery seed, ground allspice and cinnamon
1 large bay leaf, crumbled
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/3 c. cider vinegar

Directions

1

Place the tomatoes and onions in a large heavy saucepan; set over moderate heat and cook, covered, stirring often until soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
2

Remove vegetables, then put them through a food mill and back into saucepan, discarding any solids.
3

Stir in brown sugar, garlic, bay leaf, celery seed, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and vinegar.
4

Bring to a boil over moderate heat.
5

Adjust heat so the mixture bubbles gently.
6

Simmer, uncovered, until it has the consistency of ketchup.
7

Store tightly covered in refrigerator. Makes 2 quarts.