Homemade Worcestershire Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this easy and flavorful Homemade Worcestershire Sauce recipe! Packed with pantry staples like apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and a medley of aromatic spices, this tangy, umami-rich sauce comes together in just 20 minutes. The addition of tamarind paste adds a subtle tang, while an optional touch of anchovy or miso paste ensures a versatile option for both traditional and vegan diets. Perfect for marinating meats, seasoning soups, or adding depth to dressings, this DIY version is fresher, customizable, and preservative-free. Store it in your fridge, and enjoy its robust flavor for up to three months!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.125 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Tamarind paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Anchovy paste (optional for vegan alternative, use miso paste)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and water over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the brown sugar, yellow mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cinnamon, black pepper, ground cloves, and chili powder to the saucepan. Whisk well to combine.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 4

Stir in the tamarind paste and optional anchovy paste or miso paste, ensuring they dissolve completely in the mixture.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container to remove any solids.

Step 8

Transfer the Worcestershire sauce into a sterilized glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 9

Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 months, and shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(454.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	200.4

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1.7mg	0%
Sodium 2504.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 7.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92.8mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 520.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.5%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 74.6%