How to make emergency ketchup in a snap

Make Emergency Ketchup in a SNAP

226
STEPS
TOOLS

Uh oh... Mom forgot to add ketchup to the grocery list!  Forget about going back to the grocery store on a Saturday, and to hell with paying $6+ at the local convenience store.

Uh oh... Mom forgot to add ketchup to the grocery list! Forget about going back to the grocery store on a Saturday, and to hell with paying $6+ at the local convenience store.

Gather your supplies.

Gather your supplies.

Stir all of your ingredients together except the water.  Bring to a boil and then add enough water to reach your desired consistency.

Stir all of your ingredients together except the water. Bring to a boil and then add enough water to reach your desired consistency.

Be an ass and pour it into the empty ketchup bottle and don't tell anyone.

Be an ass and pour it into the empty ketchup bottle and don't tell anyone.

Give it a shake, store it in the fridge and see if anyone notices the difference.

Give it a shake, store it in the fridge and see if anyone notices the difference.

Same stuff.

Same stuff.

Now you actually have a good base for other add ins. Get creative! We're up 1/3 of ketchup for about 50 cents. I just might stop buying ketchup altogether!

  • 5.5 oz (56ml) tomato paste
  • 1/2 c white vinegar
  • 1/4 c granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Water