Tomato sweet pepper ketchup

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsWater or vegetable stock
5Cloves of garlic, minced
½Red onion, minced
¼teaspoonDried oregano,
2poundsFresh or canned tomatoes,
Peeled, seeded and chopped
2tablespoons(2-3 tb) balsamic vinegar
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
¼teaspoonSalt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of ground allspice

Directions

In a large saucepan, put the water or stock, garlic, onion, and oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes until thickened. Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. To thicken further, return to a pot and cook over medium-low heat for 10 more minutes, or until reduced to desired thickness. Take care that the ketchup does not scorch on the bottom of the pan. This will keep well for 2 weeks in the refrigerator or longer frozen.