One of the initial skills I had to master when embarking on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet was creating various sauces and mayonnaise from scratch, devoid of gluten, preservatives, artificial coloring, and the like.

This homemade ketchup recipe is incredibly simple and swift to prepare. If you come across a jar of crushed tomatoes containing only salt in addition to the fruit, it can serve as a suitable base. Alternatively, if not available, opt for fresh tomatoes that you briefly boil in water to facilitate the peeling process.

For every kilogram of peeled tomatoes processed into a paste through a blender, incorporate a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of dried basil, a bay leaf, a pinch of pepper, salt to taste, and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.

Continue to simmer until it reaches the thick consistency akin to store-bought ketchup. You can store it in the fridge, whether in a plain glass jar or your preferred container.

In fact, you could even empty out a store-bought ketchup bottle and substitute it with this homemade version. This sauce is so delectable that it can satiate both modest and hearty appetites alike!