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That's right, you can make your own Worcestershire sauce at home!


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  over 5 hrs
Rating: 5/5

3 reviews

ingredients

1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 1/4 inch slice ginger
3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cardamom pods
2 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup tamarind pulp
3 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 crushed anchovy fillet
1/2 cup water

directions

Combine the onion, garlic, ginger, mustard seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, vinegar, molasses, soy sauce, and tamarind pulp in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Let the mixture simmer for 45 minutes, uncovered.

Combine the salt, curry powder, crushed anchovy, and water in a small bowl. Mix well then add to the saucepan. Stir the mixture well for one minute then remove the pan from the heat.

Let the sauce cool, then transfer if to an airtight container (glass or stainless steel as plastic may stain). Place the Worcestershire sauce in the refrigerator for two weeks. Turn the container gently about once a day to lightly mix the ingredients.

After 2 weeks, strain the Worcestershire sauce through a sieve lined with a double layer of cheesecloth. Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or other container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Shake the Worcestershire sauce before using each time.


nutrition data

30 calories, 0 grams fat, 7 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in fat.
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reviews & comments

  1. Bobbie REVIEW:

    I have tried both Worcestershire Sauce, and Worcestershire Sauce (with out the Anchovy) and like them both. This one has more spices that I like. I did leave out the Anchovy because I can not have fish. Both are very good and will be making them when I need them. I enjoy making my own spices. Thank a lot.

  2. oregonrick REVIEW:

    This is a great recipe, but it can be improved. Use only naturally brewed Japanese soy sauce, substitute shallots for half the onions, add a small amount of lime and lemon juice and 1/4 cup of dark brown cane sugar. Age it in an oak barrel for four months. Perfect!

  3. jimtime23 REVIEW:

    While the other recipes i reviewed on here for WS this actually has all the ingredients that are in WS. the nice thing is Lea and perrins uses high fructose corn syrup and that has been eliminated. L and P used to use plain sugar but cost cutting made them cheapen the recipe.

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