This Lazy method for making Jalapeño Ketchup is so easy and the ketchup is delicious! Make you own ketchup today!
Ingredients and Variations
Ingredients: Roma Tomatoes, jalapeños, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, onion powder, Kosher salt, cayenne pepper, ground cloves, ground cinnamon and jalapeño powder.
Variations: Jalapeños and jalapeño powder can be left out for a regular ketchup if desired, White vinegar (5% acidity) can replace apple cider vinegar, a sugar substitute suitable for canning can replace sugar if desired. Also a little extra sugar can be added if needed.
Canning
Before you begin, be sure to do the safety checks on your canner per manufacturer instructions. Always inspect your jars for chips and cracks and wash all equipment needed for the canning project, in hot soapy water.
Be sure to check the recipe for recommended headspace and be accurate. This is important for shelf stability and safety. Consult the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving for more information. https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html
*Pint and a half jars always process for quart time and half pints always process for pint times.
Ingredients
20 lbs Roma or plum tomatoes, washed and cut in half lengthwise
2 lbs jalapeños, tops removed and cut in half lengthwise
4 cups vinegar
3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbsp Kosher salt
2 tbsp jalapeño powder *optional
2 tsp citric acid, divided
Directions
- Wash jars, lids and rings in hot soapy water. Fill water bath canner with water, add jars and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Roast tomatoes and jalapeños at 350° for 6 – 12 hours.
- Using a food mill or food processor mill the cooked tomatoes, peppers and their juice into a large pot. Cooke the sauce down by a third until thickened slightly.
- To each pint jar add 1/4 tsp citric acid and fill the jar with ketchup leaving 1/8 – inch headspace. remove air bubbles, wipe rims and place on lids and bands to fingertip tight. Place jars immediately into simmering water bath canner.
- Process pints and half pints for 15 minutes adding 5 minutes accordingly.
