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rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
Wed Apr 18, 2012, 04:26 PM Apr 2012

I like homemade ketsup. But a recipe I saw indicated that it would last for two weeks

in the refrigerator. I think it will last longer. Vinegar, sugar and tomato paste, what's to go bad? Any ideas?

Also, wont tomato paste last a long time in the refrigerator?

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I like homemade ketsup. But a recipe I saw indicated that it would last for two weeks (Original Post) rhett o rick Apr 2012 OP
Add some salt... PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #1
Thanks for the tips. I did add salt but didnt sterilize the container. rhett o rick Apr 2012 #2
The few times I made my own ketchup I ate it all within a couple of weeks... PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #4
My aunt used to make 'pioneer's ketchup' that lasted for years if it was sealed. You can applegrove Apr 2012 #3
Thanks. nm rhett o rick Apr 2012 #5
I suspect Auntie tru Apr 2012 #6
absolutely! applegrove Apr 2012 #7
 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
2. Thanks for the tips. I did add salt but didnt sterilize the container.
Wed Apr 18, 2012, 06:08 PM
Apr 2012

with a sterilized container, how long of shelf life would you estimate in the refrigerator?

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)
4. The few times I made my own ketchup I ate it all within a couple of weeks...
Wed Apr 18, 2012, 08:11 PM
Apr 2012

so never had any go bad.

There's nothing magic about commercial ketchup - no preservatives added - just the vinegar, salt, acidity of the tomatoes
and cooking keep it from going bad for a while.

applegrove

(118,022 posts)
3. My aunt used to make 'pioneer's ketchup' that lasted for years if it was sealed. You can
Wed Apr 18, 2012, 06:37 PM
Apr 2012

find recipes for it online. Made with tomatoes, pears and such. Really good.

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