Homemade Worcestershire Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make Worcestershire sauce at home with simple pantry ingredients. This homemade Worcestershire sauce recipe combines apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and spices for a tangy, savory sauce that's perfect for marinades, burgers, dressings, and everyday cooking.
Ingredients
- 120 ml apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon mustard powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the spices are well blended.
- Remove from the heat and skim off any foam from the surface.
- Let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
- Transfer the homemade Worcestershire sauce to a sterilized glass jar or bottle, seal tightly, and refrigerate.
Notes
Give It Time to Mature: I like to make this sauce a few hours ahead because the flavors become deeper and more balanced once it has chilled.
Stir Until the Sugar Dissolves: I always whisk the mixture while it heats so the brown sugar melts evenly into the vinegar and soy sauce.
Taste Before Using: After the sauce cools, I sometimes adjust it with a tiny splash of vinegar if I want a sharper flavor.
Store in Glass: I prefer keeping homemade sauces in a glass jar because it helps preserve the flavor and prevents any lingering odors.
Perfect for Savory Recipes: I use this homemade Worcestershire sauce in burger patties, meatloaf, marinades, stews, gravies, and homemade dressings.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2023mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg