Healthy Eats

chemicalfreelife:

RECIPES:  HOMEMADE KETCHUP!

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Forget all the synthetic chemical additives and preservatives in processed ketchup—now you can make your own, fresh version.  It’s way more tasty!

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Make Your Own Healthy Ketchup

“…store-bought ketchup contains so much added sugar and preservatives, that it makes all your efforts of …healthy food, go in vain. Our homemade ketchup recipe is not only delicious, but it is real food …

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HOMEMADE KETCHUP—RECIPE 1

Ingredients
- 6 ounces tomato paste (BPA-Free can where possible!)
- 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar (or natural sweetener of your choice)
- 2 tbsp onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt (sea salt…skip the synthetic chemicals in table salt)
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp pepper

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Method: Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until the onion disappears. Spoon mixture into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

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(*Recipe altered by ChemicalFreeLife.tumblr.com to be free of unwanted synthetic chemicals; original source recipe: timesofindia; Health, www.healthmeup.co)

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HOMEMADE KETCHUP—RECIPE 2

INGREDIENTS

1 28 oz-can tomato puree (BPA-Free can where possible!)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt (sea salt…skip the synthetic chemicals in table salt)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp smoked paprika

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DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients over medium heat.

Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally, and cook for 10-15 minutes, until thickened to desired consistency. Be sure to use a splash guard to prevent splatter and also remove the pan from the heat to stir.

Let cool slightly before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

(*Recipe altered by ChemicalFreeLife.tumblr.com to be free of unwanted synthetic chemicals; original source recipe and photo:sarahscucinabella.com)