Farr Better Ketchup • Farr Better Recipes® (2024)

This one turned out really good. I share different ingredient ideas to accommodate many dietary restrictions and also cater to my friends in the vegan community. NO OIL, NO VINEGAR, Whole-Foods, Plant-Based, Allergy-friendly Farr Better Ketchup.

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NO OIL, NO VINEGAR, Whole-Foods, Plant-Based, Allergy-friendly Farr Better Ketchup.

I needed to make a quick and easy ketchup that my grandson could eat and that was safe for his dietary restrictions. And one that was easy for him to make at the ripe old age of 6.

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He can’t have gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, soy, oats, vinegar and we avoid oils as well. I know you will enjoy this healthy version of ketchup from Farr Better Recipes®.

Those added fillers, oils, fructose sugar, etc… aren’t good for any of us. This one turned out really good. I share different ingredient ideas to accommodate many dietary restrictions and also cater to my friends in the vegan community.

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What are the main ingredients of ketchup?

The main ingredients of ketchup are tomatoes, sweeteners, vinegar, salt, spices, flavorings, onion, and/or garlic. The types of sweetener used are usually granulated cane sugar or beet sugar. Other sweeteners include dextrose or liquid sugar in the form of corn or glucose syrup. From “How Products are Made”

What are the ingredients of Heinz ketchup?

A bottle of classic Heinz ketchup containstomatoconcentrate “from red ripetomatoes,” distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup,salt, onion powder, spice, natural flavor. From “Extra Crispy”

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW:

Eliminate or modify any ingredients to accommodate your dietary restrictions.

This Farr Better Ketchup recipe is Allergy-Friendly:

FREE OF: Gluten, Oats, Soy, Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Oil, Shellfish, Starch, Gum

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Use suggested ingredients and ALL FARR BETTER RECIPES are:

Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free with most No Added Salt

I try really hard to find you products that have No Oil, No-MSG, Organic and that are Non-GMO. You can conveniently order them on my website.

Click the underlined ingredient links andphotos below that will show you valuable information like;

how to prep the ingredients

(wash all produce, soak or marinate, etc…)

what cut is preferred for each recipe

(minced, diced, chopped, sliced, etc…)

how to prepare the ingredients

The ingredient links will also provide the health benefits, nutrients, and resources that can help accommodate illnesses, diseases, autoimmune deficiencies, and food allergies.

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I want to provide as much as I can to make cooking fun and easy.

Click on the equipment photos and underlinedlinks to see what I like to use when making these delicious recipes. Included in the links are eco-friendly details about the product and easy ordering options if you need to add these to your kitchen collection.

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I have done a lot of research to find highly rated healthy products. I’m not afraid to use equipment to make cooking fun and easy!

So what makes this oil-free ketchup so amazing?

Tomato Paste
Water
Lemon Juice
Organic Maple Syrup
Onion Powder
Oregano
Dry Mustard
Cumin
Nutmeg
Black Pepper
Garlic Powder

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Sweetener Ideas:

This would replace the organic maple syrup if you wanted a different option.
Molasses
Coconut Nectar
Brown Rice Syrup
Organic Locally Grown Honey

Now let’s prepare this delicious meal.

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Add all ingredients into a small blender or food processor

2 cups tomato paste = 3 (6oz) cans

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp water

1/2 cup + 1 tbsp lemon juice

Here are some Lemon Lime Citrus Squeezer options I enjoy using to maximize the juice amount. If this doesn’t work, you can purchase an allergy-friendly lemon juice product as an option.

Hand-Held Lemon Squeezer

Wooden Lemon Reamer

Citrus Juicer

3 tbsp Maple Syrup

or you can choose one of these options to accommodate your diet restrictions: Molasses, Coconut Nectar, Brown Rice Syrup or Organic Locally Grown Honey

2 tsp Onion Powder1 tsp Oregano

1/2 tsp Dry Mustard Farr Better Ketchup • Farr Better Recipes® (23)

1/8 tsp Cumin

1/8 tsp Nutmeg Farr Better Ketchup • Farr Better Recipes® (25)

1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper

1/8 tsp Garlic Powder

Blend until smooth and creamy about 2-3 minutes. Add a little at a time more water or lemon juice to achieve the desired consistency.

Store it in an airtight container. Click the photo to see our online options to store and label your food.

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. It lasts for about 2 months.

Where to use Farr Better Ketchup

Makes a wonderful condiment for burgers, brats, hot sandwiches, dip for French fries, tater tots, etc…I think you know your favorite foods to use this in.

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Some people that I know consider Ketchup to be a Food Group, hahaha. Enjoy my friends!

Farr Better Ketchup

This one turned out really good. I share different ingredient ideas to accommodate many dietary restrictions and also cater to my friends in the vegan community. NO OIL, NO VINEGAR, Whole-Foods, Plant-Based, Allergy-friendly Farr Better Ketchup.

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Course: Common Condiments

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Fish-Free, Gluten-Free, Gum-Free, Oil-Free, Plant-Based, Salt-Free, Shellfish Free, Soy-Free, Starch-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinegar-Free, Wheat-Free

Difficulty: Really Easy

Yield: 3 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Calories:

Author: Lynette Farr

Equipment

Small Blender

Lemon Lime Citrus Squeezer

Measuring Cups and Spoons Set

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomato paste equivalent to 3 (6oz) cans
  • 1/2 cup water + 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice + 1 tbsp
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or sugar substitute
  • 3 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/8 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into a small blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is creamy smooth ketchup. Scrape the sides a few times to thoroughly mix ingredients. To make creamier, add more a little water or lemon juice to desired texture.

  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. It lasts for about 2 months.

Notes

Thank you for choosingFarr Better Recipes®.

Who invented Ketchup?

Henry John Heinz has been selling ketchupsince 1876. Legend has it that Henry John Heinzinvented ketchupby adapting a Chinese recipe for so-called Cat Sup, a thick sauce made from tomatoes, special seasoning and starch. Food engineer Werner Stoll of the Heinz company is positive: “H.J. Heinzinvented ketchup. From Made for Minds

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Instead, ketchup has its origins inChina and began as a pickled fish sauce. After a few hundred years and several different versions, the ketchup we know and love today was created. From The History of Ketchup by The Spruce Eats

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FAQs

What can I do with extra ketchup? ›

13 Surprising Ways to Use Tomato Ketchup
  1. Make a marinade.
  2. Cook chicken.
  3. Amp up flavor.
  4. Make your own sweet and sour sauce.
  5. Cast iron.
  6. Use as a skin scrub.
  7. As a hair fixer.
  8. Use the bottle.

What is the best use of tomato ketchup? ›

ketchup is most often used as a condiment to dishes that are usually served hot and may be fried or greasy: French fries and other potatoes, and so on. Turns a boring meal into a yummy flavorful Breakfast Time, lunchtime. Also enjoy it best with Samosas, Pakodas, Noodles or Roti roll for an interesting tiffin meal.

How do you use a lot of ketchup? ›

Use a dollop in baked beans or chicken marinade, throw some in pasta sauce to round out the flavor, or make it part of the rich glaze on ribs. With these 20 recipes made with ketchup, you'll never run out of ideas for using ketchup.

How do I substitute ketchup for tomato sauce? ›

How to use Ketchup instead of Tomato Sauce
  1. Get a small bowl to mix everything in.
  2. Start with 1-2 tablespoons of American Garden's ketchup.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  4. Add a big pinch of dried oregano but crush it between your fingers to release the flavor before throwing it in.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon of fresh black pepper.

Can you cook with expired ketchup? ›

What you actually have on your bottle is probably a “best by" date. Meaning that the ketchup is best used by the date on the bottle. While it is true that some chemical processes can erode the quality of the flavor and texture of the ketchup over time it does not mean that it is inedible or unsafe to consume.

What does ketchup and mustard mixed make? ›

Mustketch: A Delicious Food Sauce, Dip & Condiment.

Why avoid Heinz tomato ketchup? ›

It contains high quantities of sugar, salt, fructose, preservatives and corn syrup. All of these ingredients when combined together have an adverse effect on the body. Here are some of the reasons why you must avoid this delicious condiment.

What tomato ketchup does McDonald's use? ›

Ketchup. That's right, McDonald's ketchup tastes different — and some may say, better — than what you get at the store. And, no, it's not just Heinz ketchup masquerading in a McDonald's packet. McDonald's actually makes its own ketchup.

Should you refrigerate ketchup? ›

This is because, just like pickles, the flavor and texture declines after you open the bottle or jar and the ketchup is exposed to air. To slow down this process way down, stash it in the fridge. This keeps your ketchup tasting salty, savory, sweet, tangy, and perfectly tomato-y.

What is ketchup used for other than a condiment? ›

Ketchup is sometimes used as the basis for, or as one ingredient in, other sauces and dressings, and the flavor may be replicated as an additive flavoring for snacks, such as potato chips.

What is the rule for ketchup? ›

Pednekar VS State of Goa through the Chief Secretary][PREM KUMAR SINGH VS STATE OF U. P. ][B. K Pavitra VS Union of India]. The "catch-up" rule is a concept that allows reserved category candidates who are promoted later to regain their seniority over general category candidates who were promoted earlier.

Can you make pizza with ketchup? ›

A tomato sauce is usually made by boiling tomatoes and making them into a thick paste. Whereas a pizza sauce is a tomato sauce, it's raw and uncooked with more herbs. Hence, many people want to know, "can you use ketchup on pizza?" The answer - yes.

Can you use ketchup instead of tomato sauce for spaghetti? ›

With a sweet-and-sour flavor profile and an almost gel-like consistency, ketchup is decidedly not tomato sauce. Please do not use ketchup as a sauce for pasta! However, like tomato soup, ketchup can add the sweetness of tomatoes to a recipe.

What do you do with ketchup after opening? ›

Once you've opened a bottle of ketchup, you should keep it in the fridge alongside other condiments that need to be refrigerated. Homemade ketchup, however, because it isn't subject to the factory-sealed bottled as store-bought varieties, must always be kept in the fridge until it's time to serve it with the meal.

How do you freeze ketchup? ›

Ketchup – If you are like me and only use ketchup on occasion, you can freeze most of it. Spoon the ketchup into ice trays and freeze so you can easily pop some out when needed. When it is time to warm it back up, just put the container under some hot water.

What was ketchup used for in the old days? ›

In the 1830s, tomato ketchup was sold as a medicine that could cure ailments like diarrhea, indigestion, and jaundice. The idea was initially proposed by Dr. John Cook Bennett, an American physician, in 1834, who later decided to sell the recipe in the form of 'tomato pills'.

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