
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
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Cook one gallon of choice ripe tomatoes; strain them, and cook again until they become quite thick.
About fifteen minutes before taking up put into them a small level teaspoonful of cayenne pepper, one tablespoonful of mustard seed, half a tablespoonful of whole
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Cooking tomatoes twice concentrates their natural glutamates and sugars through evaporation, intensifying umami flavor and creating the thick, clingy consistency characteristic of catsup. Straining removes seeds and skins, yielding a smooth texture, while the pectin in tomatoes naturally thickens the mixture as it reduces. Adding spices near the end of cooking preserves their volatile aromatic compounds that would otherwise dissipate during extended heat exposure.
This catsup improves in flavor after 24-48 hours as the spices meld. It can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and stored in the refrigerator, or properly canned using a water bath canning method for shelf-stable storage up to 1 year.
Store in sterilized, airtight glass jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (pint jars) following USDA canning guidelines. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 1 month.
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This catsup improves in flavor after 24-48 hours as the spices meld. It can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and stored in the refrigerator, or properly canned using a water bath canning method for shelf-stable storage up to 1 year.
Store in sterilized, airtight glass jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (pint jars) following USDA canning guidelines. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 1 month.