The Best Worcestershire Sauce
Unlock the secret to bold, savory flavor with "The Best Worcestershire Sauce" recipe—a homemade twist on the classic condiment that’s rich, tangy, and perfectly balanced. Made with a blend of apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, tamarind paste, and a medley of warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, this recipe offers a depth of flavor that store-bought versions simply can’t match. Anchovy paste adds a subtle umami kick, while molasses and sugar provide just the right hint of sweetness. Simmered to perfection and strained for a silky texture, this Worcestershire sauce is a versatile essential for marinades, dressings, and grilling. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s your go-to condiment for elevating any dish, from steaks to stir-fries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
Instructions
Combine apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, molasses, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir gently to dissolve the sugar completely, ensuring the mixture is well blended.
Add onion powder, garlic powder, ground cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, mustard, and anchovy paste to the saucepan.
Whisk the ingredients together until the spices and anchovy paste are evenly distributed in the liquid.
Add tamarind paste to the mixture, ensuring it dissolves and integrates smoothly.
Bring the mixture to a low simmer and allow it to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will help the flavors to meld and intensify.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container to remove any solids, ensuring a silky texture.
Store the Worcestershire sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 4979 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1321 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
