[rubybeetle]

I haven't tried it yet, I'm debating whether to wait for good home grown tomatoes or to use tasteless store bought tomatoes. There aren't any at the farmer's market right now. I have heard the main difference is the consistency, in regular ketchup the corn syrup makes it smoother. I found this recipe in a cookbook from the 1930s. I've had very good luck with this cookbook, so I think I'll try it. I believe they mean mustard powder vs prepared mustard, that's how other recipes in the book are.

Tomato Catsup

5 quarts tomato pulp 2 1/2 cups vinegar
2 teaspons Cinnamon 2 teaspons black pepper
1 teaspon paprika 3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon mixed spices 1 large onion chopped
1 tablespoon mustard 3 tablespoons cold water
1 1/4 cups sugar

Prepare tomato pulp by washing and chopping tomatoes, cooking until soft, and rubbing through a sieve. Tie whole spices and onion in a thin bag. Mix mustard with cold water. Combine all ingredients. Cook slowly, stirring frequently, until thick.