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Cookbook:Homemade Ketchup

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Homemade Ketchup
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Ingredients

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Procedure

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  1. Scald tomatoes, and press through a coarse sieve to remove seeds and skins. Let cool.
  2. Measure out 1 gallon (3.8 litres) of tomato pulp, and combine with the remaining ingredients. Let simmer slowly for 3 hours.
  3. Pour hot ketchup into hot sterilized 1-pint jars and seal. Process for 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

Notes, tips, and variations

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  • For the canning process, add 5 minutes boiling time for altitudes from 1,001–6,000 feet (300–1800 metres), and another 5 minutes if over 6,000 feet (1800 metres).