Well, by-golly, this copycat recipe of Heinz ketchup is some mighty darned good ketchup! Whether you’re trying to replace the store-bought version or just looking for a nice base recipe to start with for making your own special ketchup, this is it. I highly recommend at least doubling this recipe. It’s good stuff. Mighty good stuff.
Start With A Little Celery Seed
I found the honey to really add a very nice sweetness, almost floral hint to this copycat recipe for Heinz ketchup. I really liked that. And the celery seed also added a really nice twist. I love celery seed, I use it in a lot of sauces but mostly in meat rubs. A few people have commented that it changes to the taste too much. Start with a little and see how you like the flavor before adding the full 1/4 teaspoon.
I’m A Wimp
I do have a confession about this ketchup. Sure, I loved it. And I’ve made it a number of times. But I will never try to sneak it by my wife as being ‘the real thing’. I thought about it. A number of times. She loves that stuff. But I know, deep in my heart, that there’s probably a super-minor taste difference somewhere that she’d pick up on. Or maybe the consistency. Just a tad. Nothing I notice, that’s for sure. She’d catch it, though. So for her, this is a ‘great ketchup’. And that’s good enough!
Of course you can use this ketchup anywhere you use the real stuff! It’ll do the job just as well!
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I also made a french fry dipping sauce the other day that is rather nice if I say so myself. Check it out! And nothing, absolutely nothing, is better than a copycat of the classic McDonald’s hamburger topped with homemade Heinz ketchup!
Heinz Ketchup (Copycat Recipe)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 6 ounce tomato paste
- ½ cup light corn syrup I used honey instead
- ½ cup white vinegar try red wine vinegar for a really great twist!
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed more, or less (optional, but adds fantastic flavor)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover partially and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before refrigerating.
- Ketchup gets even better the next day.
Notes
Nutrition
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