This Paleo Whole30 ketchup is naturally sweetened and packed with flavor! Easy to make and so delicious you'll want to eat it off the spoon.
I love ketchup on everything- eggs, mac and cheese, hot dogs, chicken, baked potatoes. Making it homemade is super easy and so flavorful. The original recipe I followed had honey in it so I knew I needed to change it to make it Whole30 approved. I was a little skeptical of adding dates at first, but they work so perfectly. You can't taste them- it just adds a subtle sweetness that balances perfectly with the spices and acidity.
So don't be afraid of the dates! Confession: last time I made it I didn't have enough dates so I used half raisins and it worked great- Yay!
I love the idea of making it homemade because I can completely control what I'm adding. It comes together so quick too! There's almost no prep time and it cooks for 30 minutes. You could make this while cooking other food- it's that easy!
Here's all the ingredients you'll need. You can use apple cider vinegar in place of the coconut vinegar and water in place of the bone broth if you don't have any on hand.
Put all the ingredients in the pan, cook for 20 minutes and turn off the heat. Blend until smooth and cook for another 10 minutes.
Pour the ketchup into jars and store in the fridge.
So simple!!
It's better the next day once it has a chance to chill and let the flavors blend together more. This isn't as smooth as the store bought kind, but I like it that way. If you prefer smoother ketchup, just put it through a fine mesh strainer.
While this is a great sauce to satisfy all your dipping needs and amazing in these paleo sloppy joes!
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Whole30 Ketchup
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste organic if possible
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes I use fire roasted for added flavor
- 2 tablespoons coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup bone broth or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or leave out)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small sauce pan.
- Cook on medium low for 20 minutes and then turn heat off.
- Using an immersion blender, puree mixture until smooth.
- Remove blender and turn back on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Store in mason jars or similar jars in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Crystal says
What flavor bone broth?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Crystal- any flavor will work. Beef or chicken is what I usually have on hand. Hope you love it!
Jessica says
This ketchup is the bomb but it's a tad spicy to share with the rest of the family! But like I said it's delicious!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying my recipe, Jessica! You can always adjust it next time, but I'm glad you like it! 🙂
Mary Foran says
I have to be honest, this would be my fourth try at homemade ketchup and it was with skepticism that I made it. This is the best ketchup recipe I've come across. For me, the secret to getting through a Whole30 is the sauce/condiments. I had given up on ketchup during a Whole30 and now, I'm a believer. This is soo good. I did 1/2 fire roasted tomatoes and 1/2 regular tomatoes as well as 1/8 t. (or less) of the cayenne pepper. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Mary! Thank you so much for the great feedback! I agree- sauces and dressings can make a Whole30 so much better. I'm so glad you found my recipe and love it!
Karen says
This is the best ketchup ever. And I don't mean "for a Whole30" ketchup, I mean of ANY ketchup. This will be my ketchup from now on. It's fantastic! Thank you so much!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Karen! Thanks for trying my recipe- I'm so glad you love it 🙂
Katie says
DELISH!!! I'll never buy ketchup again- the whole fam loved this! Thanks for the amazing recipe!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Katie! Thanks for trying it and for the great feedback! I'm so glad the whole family loved it 🙂
Hannah says
My husband and I are about to start Whole30 round 3 and he LOVES sauces...like they're a staple for him and I'm so excited to try this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Hannah! I think you both will love it!
Robin says
Do you think I could substitute prunes for the dates, since it's what I have?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Robin- yes, that should work great. Hope you enjoy!
Angela W Broyles says
Love this! SO much better than store bought!! I usually add a pinch of cinnamon and/or allspice! Make this ketchup!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Angela! I'm so glad you like it!
vee says
I tried there recipe yesterday and it was a huge hit! Thank you so much. We had it with homemade potato chips and burgers 😉
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Vee! Thanks for trying it and I'm so glad you like it. Sounds like the perfect meal 🙂
Susan Iasevoli says
I just made this ketchup for the very first time. It turned out amazing and was pretty easy to make. The taste is so much better than the very expensive, Whole30 approved ketchup that I always ordered online. The only thing I would change next time is, I'll add a little less cayenne pepper.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying my recipe and for the great feedback, Susan! I am so glad you like it more than the expensive kind 🙂 Yes, the cayenne is a personal preference. Now you know how to make it perfectly for yourself.
Toni says
Is this freezable? Just made a batch but am going away in a week and don't want to waste it..
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Toni- yes, that should work great! Thanks for trying my recipe!