Want to make ketchup from scratch - do I need an immersion blender?

[riffwraith]

Hi

Before I go nuts looking at god-knows-how-many-available-internet-recipes.... do I need an immersion blender to properly make ketchup? The end goal is a smooth texture, as a base for BBQ sauce.

Thanks in advance.

 

[brianshaw]

Immersion blender is really nice for making catsup or bbq sauce... but a regular jar blender works too. Food processor will not get smooth enough.

 

[zen89]

Immersion blender is really nice for making catsup or bbq sauce... but a regular jar blender works too. Food processor will not get smooth enough.

Thanks brainshaw. Was about to post a new thread about the same issue.

 

[sgsvirgil]

Do you need an immersion blender to make ketchup? No.

Should you have an immersion blender? Yes.

 

[zen89]

Thanks brainshaw. Was about to post a new thread about the same issue.

Edit: Oops, wrong message quoted!

 

[nicko]

What immersion blender do you recommend @sgsvirgil ? @brianshaw ? I have a basic cusinart but was eyeing the new one by Vitamix

 

[brianshaw]

I’ve only had two in my entire life. The first was a cheap one and it lasted nearly forever. Finally the bearing gave out. Now I have a 2-speed Waring Commercial. Not sure how old it is because I bought it used about 3 years ago. I much prefer having fast and slow rather than just fast.