What Is Worcestershire sauce and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about worcestershire sauce and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 1,501 recipes to cook tonight.
What is worcestershire sauce?
Worcestershire sauce is a fermented liquid condiment flavouring used especially with grilled or barbecued meats. It is also used in cocktails and drinks.
The ingredients of a traditional bottle of Worcestershire sauce sold in the UK as "The Original & Genuine Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce" are malt vinegar (from barley), spirit vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, anchovies, tamarind extract, onions, garlic, spice, and flavouring.
The "spice, and flavouring" is believed to include cloves, soy sauce, lemons, pickles and peppers.
Worcestershire sauce is primarily used to flavour meat dishes. It can be used as steak sauce, and is sometimes added to chili con carne.
Vegetarian and gluten free alternatives are available and some Worcestershire sauce powders are marketed as suitable for vegetarians. Vegetarian varieties omit anchovies, producing a sauce which is similar, although not considered a variety of Worcestershire sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (275g)Where found
Worcestershire sauce is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Worcestershire sauce is a member of the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does worcestershire sauce weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 275 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 17 grams |
Related
Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
| In Chinese: | 辣酱油 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | sauce Worcestershire | |
| en español: | salsa worcestershire |
Recipes using worcestershire sauce
There are 1501 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Combo Burgers
Three-meat combo burgers: ground sirloin, pork, and veal blended with oats, chili sauce, and Worcestershire. Grilled patties with serious depth.
Cheddar Bacon Treat
Sharp cheddar whipped with sour cream, Worcestershire, and crispy crumbled bacon makes a rich, tangy spread for this loaded cheddar bacon sandwich. Ready in 10 minutes flat.
So Dood Gazpacho
Classic chilled gazpacho, the no-cook Spanish soup of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, and onion blended with tomato juice and a splash of wine. Light, refreshing, vegan, and ready in 10 minutes.
Basic Hamburgers
Classic American hamburger patties seasoned with Worcestershire, onion and pepper, then broiled or grilled to your preferred doneness. Mix-in variations included.
Family Favorite Burgers
Juicy homemade burgers with horseradish, Worcestershire, and breadcrumb binder. Bold, classic, and bursting with old-fashioned cookout flavor.
Peppy Party Cocktail Nuts
These aren't your ordinary cocktail nuts, oh no! They're the life of the party, the thrill-seekers of the snack world. One bite of these bad boys, and you'll be whisked away on a wild rollercoaster of flavors.
Favourite Guacamole
Easy guacamole with ripe avocados, green chilies, tomato, onion and a splash of Worcestershire. Smooth, tangy, ready in 15 minutes for tortilla chips and tacos.
Aunt Ann's Creamy Potato Soup
Aunt Ann's creamy potato soup: waxy potatoes simmered with leek, onion, and celery in herb-scented broth, then finished with cream. Part of the soup gets mashed for a thick, rustic body. Pure comfort.
Double Decker Burgers
Double-decker cheeseburgers stack two thin beef patties with a tangy cheddar-mayo-mustard-relish spread between them. The homemade Big Mac alternative made with real ingredients.
Amazing Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati's iconic chili simmers with warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, creating a Greek-influenced meat sauce perfect for ladling over spaghetti.
Caraway Burgers
Caraway burgers marinate seasoned beef patties in beer for 3 hours before grilling. A German-leaning burger with the licorice-pepper note of caraway and a malty tenderized bite.
Garlic Curry Burgers
Garlic curry burgers fold mild curry powder, fresh garlic, and sweet Vidalia onion right into the beef, with egg and evaporated milk keeping the patties tender on the grill. A spiced summer cookout twist.
Barbecued Pork Steaks 2
Thick-cut pork blade steaks pounded tender and grilled with a sticky honey-barbecue glaze spiked with Worcestershire, garlic salt, and mustard. A St. Louis-style grilling staple ready in 40 minutes.
Jack's Veggie Burger
Jack's veggie burger is a hearty vegan patty built on mashed lentils, bulgur and smoked portobello, with roasted garlic and tarragon. The smoke brings meaty depth and the patties hold up on the grill.
Barb's Best Gazpacho
Gazpacho done right: ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers blended smooth, then topped with the same vegetables finely diced for crunch. A no-cook chilled soup with lime, Tabasco heat, and an optional vodka kick.
Coffee Liquor Dipper Wings
Coffee liqueur dipper wings: chicken wings marinated in a Kahlua-spiked barbecue sauce with chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, and honey. The party wing with a deep, smoky-sweet kick.
Yummy Spaghetti with Meatballs
Spaghetti and meatballs simmered in a slow-cooked tomato sauce with red wine, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, and oregano. Tender pan-fried beef meatballs and a deeply layered sauce that builds for two hours.
Leslie's French Potatoes
Easy stuffed microwave potato that's no-fuss and doesn't heat up the kitchen by using.
Barbecued Pork Steaks
Charcoal-grilled pork tenderloin steaks brushed with a sweet honey-barbecue sauce with Worcestershire, garlic salt, and mustard. Just 6 ingredients and 30 minutes from grill to table.
Franny's Guacamole
Tex-Mex guacamole made with ripe avocados, a can of Rotel tomatoes and chiles, Worcestershire, and a chill in the fridge to let the flavors meld. Crowd-feeding party dip for chips or tacos.
Caesar Salad II
Prepare your own salad with this easy recipe that's perfect to use when those backyard barbecues come around the corner!
Awesome Chicken Caesar Salad
This delicious chicken caesar salad has a few great techniques that make the chicken juicy and moist.
