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Worcestershire Sauce

Cultural Context

Worcestershire sauce originated in the city of Worcester, England, in the first half of the 19th century. It was created by chemists John Wheeley Lea and William Perrins, who aimed to replicate a sauce they encountered in India. This condiment has since become a staple in British cuisine, known for its complex flavor profile that enhances meats, marinades, and dressings. Today, it is widely used around the world, with various brands and recipes offering unique twists on the original formula.

BritishGBother
15 min
easy
1 servings
Servings4
4 kilograms plums
chilies
garlic
ginger

anchovies

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Capers provide a similar briny flavor without fish.

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different profile.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers acidity and tang.

1

Wash the plums and remove the stems and stones, placing them into a large saucepan.

2

Chop up the chilies and garlic, and grate the ginger.

3

Add the rest of the ingredients into the large saucepan with the plums.

4

Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for about an hour or more until the plums and other ingredients have broken down into an unrecognizable stew.

5

Take the sauce off the heat and strain it through a fine sieve into a separate container, pushing the sauce through ladle by ladle and discarding the solids.

6

Pour the sauce into bottles, stirring continuously to ensure an even thickness as you fill each bottle.

7

Let the sauce mature for a few weeks before using.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

large saucepanladlefine sievebottles

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fish

Also Known As

WorcestershireWorcestershire condiment

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