Description
Homemade Worcestershire Sauce offers a complex flavor profile that is both tangy and savory, with a smooth texture that coats your palate. The rich umami notes from the anchovies and the sweetness from the molasses create a delightful balance, making it an essential condiment for enhancing various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for depth)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (for heat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for brightness)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, and soy sauce over medium heat.
- Add the molasses, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cloves, and allspice, mixing thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a glass jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to reduce further.
- Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 3 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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