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.Ā
This is no regular Whole30 ketchup.
No, this is the Whole30 ketchup ofĀ 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 sauce becauseĀ lazy. Dates in sauces mean blending, more dishes, more hand-washing (Uh, dates are sticky), more justĀ 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 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 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! š And make sure to share your creations by tagging me on Instagram!
Whole30 Ketchup Recipe (No Dates, Paleo Vegan)
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 condiment is a total must, and you'll want to keep a jar of this Whole30 ketchup recipe on hand at all times.
Makes about 2 cups.
Ingredients
- 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 6- ounce can tomato paste
- 6 ounces 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.
Laelle Martin says
March 23, 2019 at 3:11 pmDefinitely the best no sugar added ketchup recipe I’ve tried! What a fabulous idea to use coconut aminos for salt AND sweetness! I was a bit concerned because the brand of aminos I use is less sweet than many others, but it turned out perfect. My husband and I love it…next test is to sneak it onto my kids’ plates too! Thanks š.
Cheryl Malik says
April 11, 2019 at 12:14 pmLet me know how the kids liked it! š
Nadia Wilson says
February 4, 2019 at 9:31 pmThis ketchup is soooooo good! I have tried several sugar free versions and this tops them all. I doubled the garlic powder in mine and added a bit of finely ground white pepper. Thank you for making this recipe available to all š
Cheryl Malik says
February 27, 2019 at 10:42 amYou are so welcome!
Chris says
October 21, 2018 at 9:05 amOhhhh this is so good! I made it a few days ago and ever since have been covering all kinds of food in this ketchup. I will never go back to store bought ketchup.
Thank you!!!
Limited says
September 13, 2018 at 6:44 pmI have yet to find a tomato paste or sauce without sugar! What brands could we use?
Cheryl Malik says
September 27, 2018 at 2:34 pmAll tomato paste and tomato sauce should have no added sugar. Hunt’s tomato sauce is fine, as is their tomato paste. The only two ingredients in the tomato paste are tomatoes and citric acid.
Each will have *sugars* because tomatoes have sugars, but they do not have added sugars.
Cara says
August 18, 2018 at 11:23 amYour recipes are phenomenal. I’m coming to the end of my first Whole30 but am planning on making it a Whole60, thanks in part to your wonderful recipes. I have been blown away! From butter chicken to broccoli “cheese” soup to condiments I have enjoyed every moment cooking with your recipes. It was no surprise that this ketchup is delicious, too! Keep it up!
Melissa Carper says
August 5, 2018 at 9:03 amWould this still work if I left out the allspice? I hate to buy a whole bottle just for a pinch.
Debra Sutley says
May 6, 2018 at 1:08 pmI made a double batch and itās a lot! Can I freeze this? If so, do I need to leave space in the mason jar (1/4 or 1/2 inch)? Thanks for a great ketchup recipe.
Cheryl Malik says
July 23, 2018 at 9:04 amI definitely think you can freeze! I would leave 1/2-1″ headspace in the jar you freeze in, since I’m not sure how much it will expand. So glad you liked it!
Mikel says
April 5, 2018 at 11:46 pmCan I make a big batch and freeze potions? Have you tried that? Thanks!!
Cheryl Malik says
April 6, 2018 at 7:39 amI see no reason why that wouldn’t work! š
Camille says
March 11, 2018 at 5:09 pmI won’t buy ketchup anymore … Like never !! Best ketchup ever ! Thank you for this awesome recipe š
Cheryl Malik says
March 14, 2018 at 9:18 amI am sooo glad you like it so much! Isn’t it so easy, too?!
Barbara says
March 8, 2018 at 7:59 pmI made this last night and it is fantastic! My son (who does not “do” paleo) was visibly skeptical — then he tasted it and said I should bottle and sell it! Thank you.
Cheryl Malik says
March 14, 2018 at 9:18 amHa! That is too funny! Maybe we have a business idea there š
Rachel says
March 5, 2018 at 11:14 amWhat would you say the shelf life of this in the fridge is?
Cheryl Malik says
March 5, 2018 at 4:37 pmI think it’d last at least 2 weeks!
Mary says
May 13, 2018 at 8:17 pmThank you, that was my question as well. My husband made it today and thought it was a decent substitute for his usual Heinz 57 š Thanks for the recipe.
Cheryl Malik says
May 14, 2018 at 9:46 amThat is great to hear!
Texas Bubba says
March 1, 2018 at 4:06 pmSoooooo easy. Tasted it hot. Better texture than the date version. Very tasty. Will use it tonight on my W30 meatloaf.
Cheryl Malik says
March 1, 2018 at 4:45 pmThat is so wonderful to hear! Can’t wait to learn how it tastes on your meatloaf š
Danielle says
March 1, 2018 at 9:44 amDay 24 here of our first (but for sure next other last) Whole30. Your blog has saved us so many times!! Your recipes are legit girl!! I made your broccoli chicken casserole last night and it was LIFE CHANGING good!! Iām going to need that sweet and sour chicken recipe like today! Lol Thank you for the amazing recipes!! I am now a believer in coconut amino amazing-ness too. ā¤ļø
Cheryl Malik says
March 1, 2018 at 4:45 pmThat is so sweet, Danielle! I’m so so glad the blog has been helpful for you <3 Coco aminos are amazing, right?! Thank you for being a reader :)