Homemade Ketchup Made Easy: Ditch Store-Bought for This Simple Recipe!

Ketchup is often a favorite among kids, much to the dismay of many parents. The commercial version of this American staple is typically loaded with too much sugar and salt—a tactic seemingly designed to hook kids early! If you’ve noticed, once children get a taste of it, they start adding it to everything. But here’s some good news: we’ve discovered a healthier and equally delicious alternative that will appeal to them. Sauce enthusiast Chef Simon Auscher has shared a quick homemade ketchup recipe that is simply outstanding. Described on his Instagram as smoky, tangy, and robust, this version is a far cry from the standard plastic bottle of red sauce. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to the store-bought kind!

Ingredients for Simon Auscher’s Easy Homemade Ketchup

One of the great things about this recipe, as the chef mentions in his video, is that you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. Feel free to tweak the amounts of sugar, salt, vinegar, and spices as you see fit!

• 50 cl of peeled tomatoes
• 20 g of triple concentrate tomato paste
• 10 cl of sherry vinegar
• 25 g of brown sugar
• 5 g of salt
• 2 g of black pepper
• 5 g of smoked paprika

How to Make Simon Auscher’s Easy Homemade Ketchup

You’ll need a pot, a blender or an immersion blender for this recipe, and that’s it!

1. Blend the peeled tomatoes with the tomato paste until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a pot, and add the sherry vinegar, brown sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika.
3. Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

And there you have it, your homemade ketchup is ready to be enjoyed with some fries (homemade, preferably)!

Good to know: Homemade ketchup can be stored for three weeks in the refrigerator or for one month at room temperature away from light if you’ve sterilized your jar beforehand.