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A bowl of zucchini ketchup. Fresh ingredients are arranged around it.

Zucchini Ketchup

Anke
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings 6 bottles

Equipment

  • 6 Bottles (at least 20 oz/600 ml)

Ingredients
  

  • 9-10 cups zucchini
  • 4 cups red onions
  • 1 garlic cloves or more, to taste
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 2 chili peppers
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • ¾ cup tomato paste or more, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel the zucchini, then dice or finely grate it. Peel and dice the red onions and garlic.
  • In a large bowl, combine zucchini, onions, garlic,. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, mix well and let it sit for about three hours.
  • Wash the chili peppers and chop into small pieces. In a pot, bring the peppers, sugar, and vinegar to a boil.
  • Now add the remaining ingredients and let everything simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Using an immersion blender, purée until smooth. Continue simmering until the sauce has reduced to your desired thickness.
  • Taste and season with additional vinegar and spices if needed.
  • Pour your zucchini ketchup into sterilized jars or bottles.