Can you believe that one can make Ketchup, at home, in under 30 minutes, with 5 ingredients, and have it taste delicious?!?
I certainly was in disbelief!
This was one of those things I made with no intention of posting it on the blog, but just made because our tomatoes in the garden are going nuts this year (and we were out of Ketchup because someone…ok, it was me….forgot to get some while grocery shopping).
And since I’ve been making lots and lots of dishes that include tomatoes (see 10 ways to use fresh tomatoes) I thought hey, why not make some Ketchup?
I was so excited by how it turned out, I kept telling everyone ‘I made ketchup, it was SOOOOO good’ and they just kind of looked at me. But let me share my excitement with you!
All you do is put the ingredients in a pot, boil, stir a few times:
Then blenderize, and voila, you have yourself quick homemade ketchup!
There you have it, this weeks’ Five Ingredient Friday: Quick Homemade Ketchup
This recipe has gotten such great feedback, my publisher asked that I include it in the ‘extras’ section of my cookbook Fast and Easy Five Ingredient Recipes: A Cookbook for Busy People. Makes 1 cup of Ketchup. I only lightly cored the tomatoes, so there were a few seeds still remaining. If you want a more seed-free ketchup cut tomatoes and remove seeds before cooking.
5 Ingredient Quick Homemade Ketchup
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Also, I don't like sweet ketchups so I add a little extra salt, if you like a milder ketchup I would recommend cutting the salt in half or a quarter.
Farah says
Please direct us and tell us the quantity of water used. Thanks!
Sweetphi says
There is no water in this recipe
Krystyna Wnuk says
Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful receipe.
I have additional question, how long I can store the ketchup in the fridge? Thank you
Sweetphi says
You’re so welcome, glad you came across my recipe! I’d say this stores in the fridge for at least 2 weeks to a month 🙂
Colin says
This is the best tomato ketchup in the world thank you so much for sharing
Sweetphi says
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for sharing your feedback, so glad you like it!
Ole says
Yes, the most basic Ketchups are the best 🙂
Sweetphi says
🙂
Temitope Peters says
Thanks huge for this recipe. It’s simple.
Sweetphi says
So glad you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Donna says
What about the peals you didn’t say whether you peeled them or not?
Sweetphi says
Hi Donna. I leave the skins on 🙂
Lydia Brindley says
they get liquidised when you put it in the blender
Sheajhanna says
Can I use a can of diced tomatoes?
Sweetphi says
I’ve never tried that…I think they would be too watery. If you try, please let me know!
Diana Winfield says
Great recipe had no cider vinegar so used red wine vinegar and just put through a sieve to remove skin and seeds after cooking . Also put shake of garlic powder in . Can’t believe how easy and delicious this is , far superior to bought ketchup.
Di
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Diana says
Can I freeze the ketchup? And if so, how long will it last?
Thank you
Sweetphi says
I have never tried freezing ketchup, you could definitely give it a try. It would last for 3 months frozen. I’d love to know how it freezes/thaws for you if you give it a try.
SARAH HARRISON says
I made this today and it’s really salty. :/.
Sweetphi says
Oh no, so sorry to hear you found it too salty. I’m surprised by that because of the other ingredients in there – this tends to be on the sweet side for some people. Next time I’d just add less salt 🙂
Seph says
Hello !! Thank you for this awesome recipe !!! I used a cup of tomato paste in substitution of the fresh tomatoes (I was in a pinch), and I just had to mix the ingredients together- it required no heat !!
Sweetphi says
I love hearing about your substitution, so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Trudy Green says
I’ve made this Ketchup 3 times now and I absolutely love it!
Sometimes I forget to core the tomatoes but I enjoy the seeds, makes it more like a relish Ketchup. Thanks for sharing! I’ll never go back to store bought Ketchup now.
Sweetphi says
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback Trudy! I’m so glad you like it!!!
Zack says
Can you can this recipe in a hot water bath?
Sweetphi says
You could certainly try, I’ve never canned, sorry
Shawna says
My hubby requested my poor man’s sloppy Joe’s for supper tonight. I am out of ketchup! We live 25 miles from the closest store so I’m not going to go get some. I find your recipe. No fresh tomatoes either. 🙄 I do have Rotel canned tomatoes with green chilies, so…..why not. I drained the can of tomatoes really well and mixed in blender with the other ingredients minus the salt because I figured it was already in the canned tomatoes. Excellent!!! Spicy ketchup!! You saved my sloppy Joe’s!!
Sweetphi says
Oh my goodness Shawna, I love this comment and way you made this recipe so much! A spicy ketchup for sloppy Joe’s sounds absolutely amazing!
Aly says
So salty holy crap!! I had to throw it away.
Sweetphi says
Oh no! Did you by chance use a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon? I’ve made this recipe a bunch as have others and have never had the experience that it was too salty, but sorry it wasn’t good for you!
Larry H. says
Ran out of ketchup and needed some for my corned beef hash with egg for breakfast from St. Patty’s Day. Not able to get to store to purchase some and came to find your recipe. I went ahead to make it and OH so good. So easy to make and more tasty than what I’ve purchased in the stores. I will make again and again.
I thank you for sharing your great ketchup recipe, Truly awesome!
Sweetphi says
Oh my goodness, what an awesome comment, thank you so much for your feedback, I’m so so happy to hear that you enjoyed this!!!
Neela says
Do you have a substitute for worcestershire sauce? I don’t have any on hand.
Sweetphi says
Great question – google says- if you’re out of Worcestershire sauce, use 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice,1/4 teaspoon sugar and a dash of hot sauce for every tablespoon Worcestershire the recipe calls for.