Homemade tomato ketchup (cl)

3 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsOlive oil
3cupsCoarsely chopped onion
3Garlic cloves, minced
3poundsRipe plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
cupDistilled white vinegar
½cupDark corn syrup
¼teaspoonGround cloves
¼teaspoonGround allspice
1teaspoonMustard seeds
½teaspoonGround celery seeds
1tablespoonSalt
2teaspoonsFreshly ground black pepper

Directions

Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8870 Preparation Time: In a large heavy pot heat the olive oil over moderate heat and cook the onion until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes, vinegar, corn syrup, cloves, allspice, mustard seeds, celery seeds, salt and pepper stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Pass the mixture through a food mill into a bowl and return to the pot. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and cook until very thick, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Allow the ketchup to cool. The ketchup can be sealed in sterilized jars and kept indefinitely.

Yield: 3 cups