Ketchup

Ingredients

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 1/2 cups of tomato paste
• 1/2 cup of white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, ground mustard, allspice, and cloves.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
5. Store the ketchup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Interesting Facts

• Ketchup is a popular condiment in the United States, but it originated in China.
• Tomato ketchup is the most popular type of ketchup, but there are other varieties, such as mushroom ketchup and walnut ketchup.
• Ketchup is often used as a base for other condiments, such as barbecue sauce, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.