- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 80 kcal
Quick summary
“Prepare a tasty and easy-to-make homemade ketchup sauce, maintaining the flavor and practicality of an industrial sauce, without added preservatives.”
What you need to know
- Molho catsup natural e saudável
- Prático e versátil para diversas receitas
- Fácil de fazer em casa
Ingredients
Main
- 500g of ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100g of sugar
- 50ml of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of mustard
Instructions
Principal
- Start by washing the tomatoes well and cutting them into pieces.
- In a pan, add the tomatoes, chopped onion, and garlic.
- Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes break down, about 20 minutes.
- After cooking, add the sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well and add the apple cider vinegar.
- Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Place the sauce in properly sterilized glass jars.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.
Chef's tips
- Use cebola picada média para melhor sabor e consistência
- Adicione o vinagre de maçã no final para não perder sua acidez
- Armazene o molho em frascos de vidro esterilizados
Variations
- Adicione 50g de pimenta-do-reino para dar mais sabor picante
- Adicione 50g de salsinha picada para dar um toque de salsichas
- Adicione 50g de queijo ralado para dar um toque de cremosidade
Substitutions
- Substituir o açúcar por uma mistura de açúcar mascavo e açúcar refinado para um sabor mais suave
- Substituir parte do vinagre de maçã por vinagre de maçã natural para evitar adição de açúcares
- Substituir o mostarda por um pouco de molho inglês
How to store
Store the sauce in sterilized glass jars in the refrigerator for up to 30 days. After this period, the sauce can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can it be frozen?
Ketchup sauce can be frozen. Store in properly sterilized kitchen jars. After thawing, blend again until you get a homogeneous consistency.
What to serve with
- Sirva com hambúrgueres e pães de queijo
- Sirva com pão francês e saladas
- Sirva com pão francês e frango grelhado
Frequently asked questions
Can I use another sugar mixture to substitute sugar?
Yes, you can use a mixture of brown sugar and granulated sugar for a milder flavor.
Can frozen ketchup be thawed directly into the sauce, or does it need to be thawed first?
Preferably, thaw the sauce before serving, to avoid a very bland sauce.
How do I make ketchup sauce so it has a more intense flavor?
Add more black pepper or a mixture of black pepper and mustard for a more intense flavor.
Is homemade ketchup healthy?
Yes, homemade catsup is a bit healthier than industrial sauces, as it does not contain chemical additives.
Can I add more garlic to the ketchup sauce?
Yes, you can add more garlic to the sauce, increasing the spicy flavor.
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