Fresh Organic Catsup

Use organic ingredients to make this home made ketchup with no sodium. Perfect for the Paleolithic Diet.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 24 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 4 pounds tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon whole cloves
• 0.25 cup unsweetened apple juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, apple juice, and cayenne pepper in a soup pot. Bring to a boil. Place the bay leaf, cloves, celery seed and peppercorns into a spice bag or wrap in cheesecloth. Add to the pot and continue to boil, stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced by half.

Step 2

Remove the spice bag and stir in the lemon juice. Continue to boil for 10 more minutes, then remove from the heat. Pour into a container with a lid and refrigerate until using. Use or freeze within 1 week.