Homemade Artisan Ketchup

Ingredients

Salt

1 teaspoon or to taste

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon or to taste

Cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Mustard powder

1/2 teaspoon

Brown sugar

1/3 cup

Apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup

Tomatoes

2 lbs, ripe and roughly chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the roughly chopped tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer. Cover the pot and allow it to cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. After 30 minutes, remove the pot from heat. Allow the mixture to cool for approximately 10 minutes.
6. Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth.
7. Pour the smooth ketchup into a clean jar or container. Store in the refrigerator.