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Homemade condiments exist because sometimes those hamburgers, hot dogs, and French fries deserve to be treated special. It only takes a few minutes to whip up homemade condiments that taste better than the bottled stuff. And with no aded sugar, you easily have options for a gluten free, keto, low carb, paleo, or Whole 30 diet plan. So give your barbecues the gourmet treatment with 4 variations of homemade ketchup.
Disclaimer: I’m partnering with Tuttorosso to bring you these recipes. As always, all opinions are my own.
Homemade Condiments: 4 Variations of Homemade Ketchup
My kids, like most, will eat pretty much anything if I allow them to dip it in ketchup. Yes, even things like broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini. But if my goal is to get them to eat their veggies, do I really want them to load up on all the sugar in the bottled stuff?
Then let’s talk about burgers and fries. I’m all about just a basic patty topped with cheese, and who doesn’t love French fries? But if I am taking the time to make my own burgers with good beef and extra deliciousness, or cutting and seasoning potatoes or sweet potatoes, then baking them to crispy fry perfection, I want to slather, smear, and dip with something a little more special and with a lot more flavor.
This is why I began making one of my favorite kitchen hacks – homemade ketchups! Simply start with a can of Tuttorosso Tomato Paste, then open up your pantry and find an abundance of herbs, spices, vinegars, and more to make these amazing ketchup recipes. And the best part is that you are controlling the ingredients. Tuttorosso canned tomatoes contain tomatoes, and not a laundry list of other ingredients. Plus they are free or all major allergens, are vegan, and the cans have non-BPA liners.
Just use the Store Locator to find Tuttorosso near you, or their products can also show up on your doorstep if you purchase from Amazon.
Then get ready to make your own homemade condiments!
I started first by making a classic version of Homemade Ketchup.
Traditional, tangy, and not too sweet, this basic version is perfect for dipping Baked Cauli-Tots, Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites, or these Oven-Fried Onion Rings from Brown-Eyed Baker.
For deeper, richer flavor, it’s Balsamic Ketchup.
With a little Italian flair, this version of these homemade condiments if perfect with Italian Herb Oven Fries, Cornmeal Crusted Asparagus, or these Oven Fried Garlic Parmesan Green Beans from Sugar Free Mom.
Kick it up with Buffalo Ketchup.
It adds a little spice to Buffalo Blue Cheese Bacon Hot Dogs, or an even bigger kick to Buffalo Cauli-Tots. It would also be fabulous on Spicy Ranch Burgers from It’s Yummi.
And finally there’s savory steakhouse flavor in Worcestershire Ketchup.
It is the key to adding flavor to Worcestershire Blue Cheese Burgers, and tastes fabulous with Herbes de Provence Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Or how about using it to top Grilled Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs from Foodie with Family?
And now I’m giving you all of the recipes for these homemade condiments in one place!
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Homemade Ketchup
Ingredients
Original Homemade Ketchup
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar you'll need a total of 1/2 cup liquid, so if you use less vinegar, the rest can be water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
Notes
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Balsamic Ketchup
Ingredients
- 12 oz. tomato paste (one 12 oz. can or two 6 oz. cans)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar (you can use less and make up the difference with water if this is too vinegary for you)
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl, and mix well.
Notes
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Cranberry Balsamic Ketchup
Ingredients
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1/4 c cranberry sauce
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 t kosher salt
- 1/8 t freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 t paprika
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.
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Worcestershire Ketchup
Ingredients
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
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Buffalo Ketchup
Ingredients
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup hot sauce I use Frank's Red Hot
- 2 Tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator. Will keep for several weeks.
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I’m so excited to try them! I love sriracha mixed in with my ketchup… so good! I’ll have to make that a variation, too. Thanks!
I hope you enjoy the homemade ketchup recipes, Jeananne!
Brianne:
Never knew catsup was so simple. Like the idea that this recipes contain no sweeteners. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for the recipes.
Gary
Thanks, Gary! It still amazes me how condiments like catsup can be so expensive at the store and are so easy to make at home.
Fabulous idea, no corn syrup! Could you please tell me how long they would keep? I’m thinking of making at least one version for Memorial Day (maybe all of them) but I’m sure there will be leftovers. Thank you for the fabulous recipe!
Debi, the ketchup never last very long at our house, but I would think if it’s well covered (we use a mason jar) and refrigerated, it should stay fresh for 2-3 weeks. If you see any sign of mold, or a bad smell, toss it in the trash.
Ok, I love ketchup and have wanted to try making some of my own. Perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, I believe I have just found out an perfect ketchup for me. To be honest I always liked experimenting with ketchup and I liked them spicy, even more spicy than most of my friends or my wife. Thanks for those great recipes!
I’m so glad you like the recipes, Brian. I hope you enjoy them!
These are so easy and the variety is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. We are thrilled to have you. Pinning. 🙂
wow, these are great homemade ketchup ideas. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to have you again this week.
I love these different variations…I would never have thought to do this! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
What delicious homemade options-
I love catsup.
Thank you for sharing this at Thoughts of Home.
We love having you.