This Whole30 ketchup recipe is made with only a few ingredients, no dates, and requires no blending. It’s perfect on everything and in so many other sauces! This Whole30 ketchup is a total must, and you’ll want to keep a jar of this paleo condiment on hand at all times.
This is no regular Whole30 ketchup.
No, this is the Whole30 ketchup of hope. Of Promise.
This Whole30 ketchup recipe means bang bang shrimp and In N Out animal style-inspired burgers and meatloaf. This Whole30 ketchup recipe makes all of those other recipes possible.
And you know what else about this Whole30 ketchup recipe? No dates, sister. No dates, no blending, nada. In fact, I’m sort of anti-dates in a Whole30. For me, they’re total candy, and I found myself noshing on them in the early days of my last round, clearly just staving off that sugar dragon in the laziest of ways. Oh, and speaking of lazy? I’m anti-dates in a sauce because, lazy. Dates in sauces mean blending, more dishes, more hand-washing (Uh, dates are sticky), more just more.
So this Whole30 ketchup recipe is sweetened a different way–my favorite way, in fact! With the almighty coconut aminos.
What makes this Whole30 ketchup recipe so good:
- It tastes just like “regular” ketchup but is free of added sugars and Whole30 compliant.
- This Whole30 ketchup recipe includes no dates, meaning no blending!
- It comes together super easily and keeps in the fridge for a long time.
The thing about coconut aminos is that they’re sweet! They’re sort of salty, but not very. I never entirely replace salt with coconut aminos, but I absolutely love using them to give a recipe a natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
And they’re absolutely perfect in this Whole30 ketchup recipe. It works like this: stir some stuff together, let it simmer, and… you’re done. Easy, easy, easy.
Variations
- Stir in a bit of my Whole30 sriracha recipe for a spicy take on this Whole30 ketchup.
- Blend the whole batch with a couple of cloves of garlic for a delicious, garlicky ketchup.
- Whisk in about 1/2-1 cup of my Whole30 mayo for an awesome and easy creamy dip.
Can you have ketchup on Whole30?
Yes! And also no. You can have compliant ketchup, like this Whole30 ketchup recipe, or a store-bought version like Tessemae’s. If your ketchup has any type of sugar listed in the ingredients, it’s not compliant. You can check out my Whole30 food list here to make sure you’re avoiding even the sneakiest of sugars!
Which coconut aminos should I buy?
My very favorite coconut aminos are from Big Tree Farms. They’re affordable and super delicious, thick, and rich. I have a bottle in the fridge at all times and a bottle in the pantry as a backup. I don’t play around with coconut aminos, y’all. They’re key in my Whole30 egg roll in a bowl recipe and my Whole30 lettuce wraps, too.
Can I skip the coconut aminos?
No! Please don’t. The coconut aminos give this Whole30 ketchup its sweetness and richness, and you’d be missing a lot of both without it.
How to Make This Whole30 Ketchup Recipe
Stir together all ingredients in a medium saucepan over low heat; whisk well.
Simmer until a bit reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes. Salt to taste.
Pour into an air-tight container and chill.
This Whole30 ketchup keeps in the fridge at least 4 weeks.
Other recipes you’ll love:
- One Minute Whole30 Mayo (Immersion Blender)
- Whole30 Dump Ranch Dressing
- In N Out Burgers Double Double Animal Style (Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb)
- Whole30 Bang Bang Shrimp
Did you make and love this recipe? Give it your review below! ? And make sure to share your creations by tagging me on Instagram!
Whole30 Ketchup Recipe (No Dates, Paleo Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 6- ounce can tomato paste
- 6 ounces of water
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 5 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pinch ground allspice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat; whisk well. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 20 minutes then salt to taste. Cool before transferring to a jar; refrigerate.
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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She’s been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.
Shannon says
Hi Cheryl!
Can this recipe be frozen after cooking? I’m in the Uk and we only have 500gm jars of tomato sauce here so it would be a double recipe. Any help would be great!
Thanks 🙂
Anna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says
Hi Shannon! Thanks for this great question. (And for reading all the way from the UK!) Yes, you can freeze this homemade ketchup recipe, and it should last for a very long time — potentially up to 6 months or even longer. Since it’s a tomato-based product, ketchup will freeze very well, even at extremely cold temperatures. You can freeze ketchup in its original sealed bottle, an airtight container, or in an ice cube tray. It may become watered down in the thawing process, so you could reheat on the stove to evaporate some of that excess water. Hope this helps!
Lensa says
Best ketchup ever!
Stasha Rosen says
I’m amazed at the flavors here! It was soooo easy. Will make this again and again… Thank you!
Kat says
Can you make this recipe without coconut aminos? I have all of the ingredients besides that.
Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says
We strongly suggest the coco aminos in this recipe for the additional flavor! Let us know what you think without that ingredient. 🙂
L says
Hi there, I’d love to try this recipe but I don’t have coconut aminos (and can’t bring myself to pay the high price tag for it). Can I substitute soy sauce (or tamari sauce)? I know that’s not Whole30-compliant, but I’m looking for a sugar-free ketchup recipe, rather than a soy-free one.
Cheryl Malik says
Yes! You can substitute soy sauce for coconut aminos!
L says
Awesome! Thanks so much for responding. I bought a new bottle of apple cider vinegar in the grocery a couple hours ago just for this. I haven’t had ketchup in so long so I’m excited! I’ll let you know how it turns out 🙂
Jennifer B Jensen says
Cheryl, this is amazing! I like it better than ketchup. I kept taste-testing it as I added ingredients and each time it tasted better. After adding the allspice which really made it taste better than ketchup, I said what the heck I have a few things I like to add to chili that might make it even better. I added a touch of cinnamon, just a touch, because I didn’t want to really notice the cinnamon. Yum! Then I added about a 1/4 t of cocoa powder. It’s amazing how the small additions of these three items really changed the flavor. I will always make my own ketchup.
Amelia Camurati says
Sounds great, Jennifer!
Kristine says
This is my go-to recipe every time I do a Whole30 – and even when I’m not! Thanks so much for creating a tastey healthier ketchup sans dates, because #lazy lol.
Amelia Camurati says
Glad you loved it Kristine!
Bob says
It’s not better because it is easier and quicker or because it doesn’t require dates or blending, although it is all of those things. It is better because it actually tastes like ketchup.
Amelia Camurati says
That’s what we’re going for!
Michelle says
Wow, that’s really tasty ketchup. Thanks for the recipe.
Amelia Camurati says
You’re welcome!
Megan says
This recipe is a life saver! My kids love it and now we can enjoy our favorite condiment without the guilt!
Amelia Camurati says
Glad they love it, Megan!
Emily says
This is really delicious! Thank you 🙂
Cheryl Malik says
So happy you liked it Emily!!
Kelli says
I love this recipe! It definitely exceeded my expectations! I never comment on blogs, but I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate this. I am on day one of my first whole 30 and this is going to help get me through!
Cheryl Malik says
So glad you loved it!
Sara says
This looks so good !! Would it make too much of a difference to skip the All spice?!
Cheryl Malik says
Give it a try without the allspice! You can always mix allspice back in later 🙂
Amanda says
I made this for the first time last night and it turned out so delicious! Such an amazing recipe and super easy. I’m a huge ketchup lover and I am so happy I’ll be able to continue eating it while my whole30 meals! Sounds like some of these reviews are raving about your other recipes and I can’t wait to try some more of them out! ?
Cheryl Malik says
I could not live without ketchup, either. So glad you loved it!