Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Homemade catsup

Ever notice that all of the store bought catsups contain either high fructose corn syrup, "Spices" (a.k.a. MSG), or refined sugar? I got tired of it, so I played some different recipes to come up with a homemade catsup without all of the junk.

1 Can Tomato Paste
1/4 Cup Water
1/8 Cup Agave Nectar
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cloves
2 T. Chili powder (or to taste)
1 tsp. minced garlic (or just the oil if you don't want the chunks)
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix together, cover and refrigerate. Remember that when you make things from scratch, they don't have as many preservatives (good and bad). You are going to have to use it up in a month or so.

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