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Homemade Worcestershire Sauce

Rich and Zesty Homemade Worcestershire Sauce You’ll Love

This Homemade Worcestershire Sauce recipe offers a rich, flavorful, and healthier alternative to store-bought versions, elevating your dishes with umami.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 1 quart
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup raisins can be substituted with dates
  • 2 cups boiling water used to soften raisins
  • 1 cup un-sulfured molasses blackstrap molasses can be used
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste can substitute with lime juice and brown sugar
  • 1 can (2 ounces) anchovies use soy sauce or miso paste for vegan version
  • 1 onion coarsely chopped; can substitute with shallots
For the Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled and chopped
  • 6-8 garlic cloves crushed; can use asafoetida powder if allergic
  • 2 cups white vinegar divided
  • 2 cardamom pods can be omitted
  • 2 tbsp kosher or canning salt use less table salt
For Sweetness and Spice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup adjust according to taste
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust spice level to preference
  • 1 tbsp dry mustard can substitute with prepared mustard
For Extra Depth
  • 1 tsp whole cloves can adjust based on taste
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns modify according to preference
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon can adjust as preferred

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Saucepan
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • quart canning jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the raisins in boiling water for about 15 minutes until plump.
  2. Blend the softened raisins, molasses, tamarind paste, anchovies, onion, ginger, garlic, and half of the vinegar until smooth.
  3. Transfer to saucepan, add remaining vinegar, cardamom, salt, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, mustard, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Cool the sauce completely, then pour into a sterilized quart canning jar and seal.
  6. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to ensure a smooth texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 115mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5g

Notes

Blend well for a smooth texture. Allow the sauce to age for a month for best flavor. Store in the refrigerator after opening.

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