This one-pot Keto Ketchup is so easy to make and is sure to be a staple recipe in your kitchen during weekly meal prep. In just 35 minutes, you can prepare 1 cup of this low-carb condiment to serve with your favorite keto main dishes and side dishes.
Please be sure to read through the blog post for the answers to frequently asked questions before you move on to the recipe card and making this recipe. You will also find step-by-step photos within the blog post (above the recipe card) that will help you to successfully make this sugar-free keto ketchup recipe.
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Easy keto ketchup recipe
Most store-bought ketchup (and a variety of other dips and condiments, for that matter) contain added forms of sugar ranging from cane sugar, to high fructose corn syrup, to dextrose, and more.
More than other condiments, ketchup is one of the major culprits that are highest in sugar content. Just 1 tablespoon of Heinz Ketchup contains 5 grams of sugar!
Steps to make this low carb ketchup recipe
- Prepare: Add all ingredients to a saucepan and whisk together.
- Simmer: Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Cool: Remove from heat and season to taste.
- Blend (Optional): Depending on your preferences, you can use an immersion blender to pulse the mixture to a thinner consistency.
What ingredients do you need to make homemade keto ketchup?
- Water
- Pepper
Keto ketchup recipe FAQs
If you are in need of specific help related to making your ketchup, review the below answers to commonly asked questions as they will likely help you out!
Ingredient substitution options
- Tomato Purée: Make 1 cup of homemade tomato purée by combining 1/3 cup of tomato paste with 2/3 cup of water.
- Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener: Sub in Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, erythritol, Swerve, or Truvia at a 1:1 ratio.
- Red Wine Vinegar: You can use apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar as a substitute at a 1:1 ratio.
- Dijon Mustard: Yellow mustard works can be substituted in here at a 1:1 ratio.
What pairs well with keto ketchup?
I personally love to serve this ketchup with fried veggies like these Jicama Fries, Rutabaga Fries, Spaghetti Squash Fritters, Keto Onion Rings, and Air Fryer Potato Skins.
They also pair well with meats like these Keto Chicken Nuggets and Cheese Meatballs.
Is ketchup vegan?
Ketchup is typically vegan-friendly. This particular recipe does contain Dijon mustard and some vegans do not consume Dijon because of the wine used to make it (the filtering process of wine often uses animal-based agents). If you do not eat Dijon mustard because you follow a vegan diet, but want to make this keto ketchup, simply sub in yellow mustard at a 1:1 ratio.
What is golden monk fruit sweetener? Where can I purchase it?
Monk fruit sweetener is a keto-friendly sweetener that contains 0 grams of net carbs. You can read more about it in this post all about monk fruit sweetener.
Monk fruit sweetener is widely available at many grocery stores. I personally purchase mine online and have it directly shipped to me.
If you want to order your monk fruit sweetener online, you can use discount code REALBALANCED for 20% OFF your order!
How many net carbs are in keto ketchup?
Each tbsp of this homemade ketchup contains 1.3 grams of net carbs.
This recipe yields 1 cup (16 tbsp) of ketchup. One serving is equivalent to 1 tbsp of ketchup.
You can find the full nutrition information (calories, protein, total carbs, fiber, and fat) below the recipe instructions within the recipe card.
What diets is this recipe compliant with?
This low carb keto ketchup is suitable for all the following diets:
- Keto and Low-Carb: This ketchup contains 1.3 grams of net carbs per serving and is a great low-carb and keto-friendly sauce option.
- Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: There are no gluten- or grain-containing ingredients in this recipe.
- Nut-Free: This homemade low carb ketchup does not use or contain any nuts and nut-based products.
- Coconut-Free: No coconut products were used in this recipe.
- Paleo and Primal: This recipe is compliant with paleo and primal diets.
- Egg-Free: There are no egg products in this ketchup.
- Refined Sugar-Free: This ketchup is sweetened with monk fruit sweetener rather than sugar.
- Vegetarian and Vegan: This recipe is vegetarian-friendly and can easily be made vegan-compliant by subbing in yellow mustard for Dijon mustard.
Keto ketchup storage and shelf-life
You can store this keto ketchup in an airtight container or glass jar in the fridge for up to a week. Before each use, I would suggest stirring the ketchup with a spoon.
How to make keto ketchup from scratch
In a medium-sized saucepan, using a whisk, mix together all ingredients.
Over low heat, simmer ketchup mixture until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove pan from heat and, once cooled, taste and add additional salt based on your taste preference. Transfer prepared ketchup to a glass jar and chill in the refrigerator before stirring and serving.
Optionally, before transferring mixture to a glass jar, using an immersion blender, pulse mixture until desired consistency is reached.
Want more keto-friendly dips and sauces?
If you’d like more dips, dressing, and sauce inspirations, you might want to try these next:
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Keto Ketchup
Ingredients
- 1 cup 248g tomato purée
- ¾ cup 6 oz water
- 3 tbsp 36g golden monk fruit sweetener
- 3 tbsp 45mL red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp salt, or more, depending on taste preferences
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, using a whisk, mix together all ingredients.
- Over low heat, simmer ketchup mixture until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove pan from heat and, once cooled, taste and add additional salt based on your taste preference. Optionally, using an immersion blender, pulse mixture until desired consistency is reached (I did not do this and the mixture was smooth). Transfer prepared ketchup to a glass jar and chill in the refrigerator before stirring and serving.
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