Best 5 Homemade Vegan Worcestershire Sauce Recipes

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**Vegan Worcestershire Sauce: A Plant-Based Twist on a Classic Condiment**

Worcestershire sauce, a quintessential ingredient in many savory dishes, adds a complex and savory flavor that elevates everything from stews and soups to marinades and sauces. Traditionally made with anchovies, this condiment is often off-limits to those following a vegan diet. However, with a few simple substitutions, you can easily create a delicious and flavorful vegan Worcestershire sauce that retains all the umami and depth of flavor of the original. This article presents two variations of vegan Worcestershire sauce: a classic version and a gluten-free version. Both recipes are easy to make and use pantry-friendly ingredients, making them accessible to home cooks of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to explore plant-based alternatives, these recipes will provide you with a versatile and delicious condiment that will enhance your culinary creations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE



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This is a quick and easy recipe I made with my son.

Provided by mlally

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider vinegar, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 151.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

VEGAN WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE



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Most store bought Worcestershire sauces have anchovies in them. Here is a recipe from The Garden of Vegan by Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer that has been veganized! Here's a little history from IndiaCurry.com: History shows that during British Raaj, there was a Governor General for the state of Bengal, Lord Marcus Sandys who enjoyed a Bengali chutney on his fish. The chutney was made with Tamarind, Onions, Garlic, Ginger, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Sugar cane jaggery, Raisins, Dried Dates, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cloves. He ordered a batch to take home in 1835 along with the recipe. His home was in Shire, Worcester. By the time the ship arrived, and the Governor took the delivery, the chutney had turned in to an aromatic vinegar. He hired two chemists Lea and Perrin. They took the recipe and made a batch. The pungent aroma was too severe for their liking. However, they let it age for three months to emulate time in the ship. Again the chutney turned into an aromatic vinegar. They made a few modifications. They added soy sauce as a base and vinegar. They added Anchovies, since the chutney was originally made to be served on fish. They replaced Jaggery, Raisins and Dates with molasses. After these modifications, they let it ferment. Further adjustments were made to finally produce the "Worcester sauce" and now marketed as "Worcestershire sauce". Similar formulas are used in United States to create Steak sauces, except there are no Anchovies. The Steak sauces are NOT aged, but cooked to make them more pungent. Tomato purees are also added when making Steak sauces. So, now you have it. If it is raw, its a Chinch-Gur Chutney. If its fermented, its a Worcestershire Sauce. If its cooked, its a Steak Sauce.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Braggs liquid aminos, amino acid (or soy sauce)
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon dry sweetener
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients over medium high heat, whisking briskly.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Store in the refrigerator in a clean container with a tight fitting lid.
  • Makes about 3/4 cup. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5, Fat 0.4, Sodium 9.4, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.6

HOMEMADE VEGAN WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE



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This recipe for vegan Worcestershire sauce makes a fresher alternative to store-bought sauce. Try using it to make Colin Quinn's Irish Lamb Stew.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups apple-cider vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground yellow mustard seed or dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to a simmer and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and let cool completely before using. Worcestershire sauce may be stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 months.

VEGAN WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, TWO WAYS



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     condiments, project

Time 5h

Yield 2 cups thick sauce; 6 cups thin

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 piece kombu (dried kelp), 4 to 6 inches long
3 dried shiitake mushrooms
2 cups vegetable trimmings (stalks, stems and skins from vegetables like tomatoes, onions, celeriac, carrots, ginger, cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower and potatoes)
3 pounds tomatoes, blanched and peeled
1 large yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
4 small carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 large celery rib, cut into 1/2 inch slices
4 inches fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
6 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon sansho peppercorns, Sichuan peppercorns or green peppercorns
1 tablespoon ground, dried sage
1 tablespoon soybean powder (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 small dried hot red chili
1 cup rice vinegar
3/4 cup soy sauce (preferably a mixture of tamari and shoyu)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon salt
1 cup red wine
1 large apple, peeled and finely grated
Shichimi (Japanese seven-spice powder) to taste.

Steps:

  • Two days before you want to make the Worcestershire sauce, combine the kombu with 1 cup cold water and refrigerate overnight. Strain and reserve both the kombu and the liquid. Then soak the shiitake mushrooms in the liquid overnight.
  • Put the kombu in a large stockpot with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and very gently simmer for 2 hours. Add the vegetable trimmings to the stockpot and cook for another 1 to 2 hours.
  • While the stock is cooking, pure the tomatoes in a blender or food processor; strain with a fine sieve into a large pot over high heat. Drain and thinly slice the reconstituted shiitake mushrooms (discard their soaking liquid). Add the mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery and ginger to the tomato purée. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add the cinnamon, bay leaves, black peppercorns, sansho peppercorns, sage, soybean powder (if you're using it), cloves, nutmeg, thyme and chili to the tomato mixture; cook for 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then blend gently in a blender or food processor; you want all the spices to be finely ground but not liquefied. Return the tomato mixture to the pot and add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, then turn the heat to medium-high and cook for another 10 minutes; turn the heat to low.
  • Strain the vegetable stock and discard the solids. Put the wine and 3 cups of the vegetable stock in a saucepan over high heat; cook until reduced by .75, about 15 minutes. Strain .5 of the tomato mixture into the reduced wine-stock mixture and keep warm (this is the "thin" sauce).
  • Add the apple to the remaining tomato mixture; simmer for another 10 minutes, then add a dash of shichimi. Taste and adjust the seasoning. (This is your "thick" sauce.) Use the sauces immediately or transfer to airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 347, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 2790 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DIY VEGAN WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE



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Recently I was in need of a vegan worcestershire sauce. I didn't have any on hand, so I made this recipe based on the ingredients of some commercially prepared vegan worcestershire sauces. I thought it tasted pretty good and worked well in my recipe, so I thought I would share.

Provided by TheNibbleNook

Categories     Sauces

Time 7m

Yield 48 Teaspoons

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
1 tablespoon molasses, unsulphured
2 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients into a blender or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Process or shake until all of the ingredients are well combined. Note: If you use a blender the sauce may lighten in color and get very bubbly from the added air. The sauce will settle into a dark color and the bubbles will dissolve after a few minutes.
  • Although you can use this immediately, I find the flavors meld best and spices dissolve a bit a few hours after it's made.
  • Shake before each use.
  • Makes about 8 ounces or 48 teaspoons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3, Sodium 66.5, Carbohydrate 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • For a gluten-free version of the sauce, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • If you don't have any molasses, you can substitute maple syrup or brown sugar.
  • To make the sauce spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add a tablespoon or two of honey or agave nectar.
  • Store the sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This homemade vegan Worcestershire sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of recipes. It's perfect for adding flavor to soups, stews, gravies, marinades, and salad dressings. It's also a great addition to vegan burgers, tacos, and other plant-based dishes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make your own vegan Worcestershire sauce at home. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself how easy and delicious it is!

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