The Best Worcestershire Sauce Recipe

Elevate your cooking with this incredible homemade Worcestershire sauce recipe! Inspired by Savour, this recipe surpasses store-bought brands in flavor and is surprisingly easy to make. Forget Lea & Perrins – this homemade version will become a pantry staple. Learn how to craft a rich, complex sauce bursting with umami, perfect for adding depth to stews, marinades, and countless other dishes. Get ready to experience the difference homemade makes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 643.4 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Worcestershire Sauce

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How to Make The Best Worcestershire Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients except sugar in a 2-quart saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, cook sugar over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it turns a dark amber color and becomes syrupy (about 5 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  5. Carefully pour the caramelized sugar into the simmering vinegar mixture, whisking constantly to prevent splattering.
  6. Continue cooking the sauce for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Transfer the sauce to a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  9. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 weeks to allow the flavors to meld. (The longer it sits, the better it tastes!)
  10. After 3 weeks, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids. (Alternatively, strain only the amount you need when ready to use, leaving the solids in the jar to continue infusing the sauce.)
  11. Return the strained sauce to the jar and refrigerate for up to 8 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

608 g

Sugar

438g

Fat

1g

Carbs

45g