- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Quick summary
“Easy and delicious, this homemade ketchup sauce is a great option to accompany your snack or meal. Its homemade version is healthy and can be stored in the refrigerator.”
What you need to know
- Receita simples e prática
- Geralmente armazenado na geladeira
- Sabor natural e sem aditivos artificiais
- Versatilidade na preparação
- Preparação rápida e fácil
Ingredients
Main
- 500g of chopped ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 100ml of white vinegar
- 80g of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon of mustard
- 1 pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Principal
- In a pan, add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes are tender.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let cook for another 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until a homogeneous cream is obtained.
- Return the blended sauce to the pan, add mustard and black pepper, and cook over low heat for another 10 minutes.
- Pour the ketchup into sterilized glass jars and let cool.
- After cooling, close the jars tightly and keep in the refrigerator.
Chef's tips
- Adicione mais açúcar mascavo se preferir um molho mais doce
- Você pode fazer o molho em uma panela grande para o dobro da quantidade
- Para uma versão mais suave, use menos alho
Variations
- Adicionar 1/4 xícara de tomilho seco para um sabor mais forte
- Adicionar 1 xícara de tomates secos para aumentar a textura do molho
- Adicionar 1/2 xícara de ervilha para uma base mais nutritiva
Substitutions
- Substituir o açúcar mascavo por açúcar de confeiteiro
- Substituir o vinagre branco por vinagre de maçã
- Substituir o alho por cebola caramelizada
How to store
After cooking and pouring the sauce into glass jars, let it cool completely before sterilizing and storing in the refrigerator. Let cool for at least 24 hours before consuming.
Can it be frozen?
Do not freeze, as the sauce does not freeze well. Let cool and pour into sterilized glass jars. After cooling, sterilize the jar and store in the refrigerator.
What to serve with
Homemade ketchup sauce is great as an accompaniment to bread, sandwiches, burgers, french fries, or even sweets like dulce de leche or cake.
Frequently asked questions
What to do if I forget to cook the sauce for longer?
If the sauce cooks for less than 30 minutes, it will not be sufficiently condensed. Cook for a longer time to achieve the desired flavor and consistency.
Can I freeze the ketchup sauce?
Do not freeze, as the sauce does not freeze well. If you wish to store for longer, you can store in a stainless steel can in the freezer.
How to store ketchup sauce kept in the refrigerator?
After storing in glass jars, let cool completely before sterilizing and storing in the fridge. Let cool for at least 24 hours before consuming.
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