Homemade Ketchup

Those of you who already think I'm crazy for doing stuff like making yogurt and potato chips, you're right. At least I know it.

In case you were wondering how these things happen, this time it started with an empty bottle of ketchup and an abundance of tomatoes.

"How difficult could it be to make ketchup?" I ask myself.

The answer? Not difficult AT ALL.

Start by putting all of this in a big pot:

(Recipe adapted from HERE)

Simmer the whole pot on the stove on low for about 4 hours (or if you're impatient, like me, set it to medium low and simmer for 3 hours, stirring every once in a while). You want the mixture to reduce down until it's really thick. Next, pour everything into the blender and blend until smooth.

Done.

You just made ketchup.

Seriously. It's that easy.

Then you can use the ketchup to make Beer and Ketchup Meatballs.

Enjoy!

*Next time I use that ketchup recipe I'm going to double or triple the amounts. It made about 2 cups.