Out of Ketchup? Healthy Homemade Recipes When you Run Out {Recipe}

“We’re out of ketchup!” Isn’t that worse thing to hear when you’re making a hot dog or french fries? Don’t worry we have healthy homemade recipes for you to make when you find out you’re out at home!

Do-it-yourself condiments are a simple trick to having the added tasty flavors without ingesting preservatives, additives and wasted calories. And best of all, when you run out of the store-bought stuff you actually can make a quick substitution rather than make a last-minute run to the store OR just going without (FYI – my family doesn’t’ go without ketchup EVER.) 

1.  In a blender, blend the onion and garlic into a puree.
2. Heat up the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the puree. Add the salt and stir the mixture until very slightly browned. (2-3 minutes)
3. To the pot, add the canned tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, and red wine vinegar. Let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring every 5 minutes.
4. After 15 minutes, throw in the cheesecloth filled with spices. Let simmer for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until there is about half the original volume remaining.
5. After volume is reduced, stir in 1 teaspoon paprika and let the mixture cool.
6. Spoon out the cheesecloth pack and place ketchup in jars.

1. In a blender, blend the onion and garlic into a puree.
2. Heat up the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the puree. Stir the mixture until very slightly browned (2-3 minutes).
3. Add the tomatoes, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the spices and let simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the mixture is reduces by about a half. Stir occasionally.
5. Let the mixture cool and then transfer to jars.

• Keep in containers or mason jars in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
• DIY BBQ sauce cuts sodium in half from typical store-bought brands.

• Yogurt replaces mayonnaise to help drastically reduce the amount of fat and calories found in store-bought brands.
• The home cook can play around with spices: dill, oregano, basil are all good options.
• There’s no added sugar!
• Buttermilk can be made at home too, by using 1 tablespoon white vinegar/lemon juice and adding enough milk to make 1 cup.
• Store this in a jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.