There are few foods that don’t taste better with ketchup – which is why high-quality ketchup is so important! Store-bought ketchup is packed with added salt, and sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup. Fortunately, you can make your own Paleo-compliant ketchup at home to enjoy guilt-free.
Making your own DIY ketchup is easier than you may think, and can last up to a month in the fridge or two months in the freezer.
Did you know you can use dried fruit as a thickening agent for any sauce? For this recipe, we use unsweetened raisins to make sure the ketchup is nice and thick. Raisins also have a concentrated flavor to make your ketchup extra delicious. It’s important to soften the raisins first so they are easy to blend and your ketchup isn’t chunky. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil then remove from heat and pour over a quarter cup of raisins. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
Once soft, boil the raisins with all other ingredients in a medium saucepan. Then reduce the heat and let the ingredients simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently. When the chopped onions are nice and tender, it’s ready to go.
Let the ingredients cool before adding them to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until nice and smooth, then serve over your favorite Paleo burgers or as a dipping sauce for sweet potato fries!
Makes: 3 1/2 cups
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