Ketchup (Catsup) 1 gallon cooked tomatoes 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon ground allspice 1 pint cider vinegar 3 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves Select healthy, non bruised ripe tomatoes. Scald and strain to remove seed and skin. When the tomatoes become cold add the remaining ingredients. Let simmer slowly for 3 hours. Pour in bottles or jars. Process in boiling water bath. for 15 minutes.