**Worcestershire Sauce: A Versatile Condiment with a Rich History**
Worcestershire sauce is a fermented liquid condiment that originated in the English county of Worcestershire in the 19th century. It is made from a variety of ingredients, including vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, garlic, onions, anchovies, tamarind, and spices. Worcestershire sauce has a complex and savory flavor that makes it a popular addition to a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, gravies, marinades, and dressings. It is also a common ingredient in cocktails and Bloody Marys. This article provides three recipes for making Worcestershire sauce at home, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a traditional Worcestershire sauce that uses a combination of vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, garlic, onions, anchovies, tamarind, and spices. The second recipe is a vegetarian Worcestershire sauce that omits the anchovies and uses soy sauce instead. The third recipe is a quick and easy Worcestershire sauce that uses a combination of pantry staples, including soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, these recipes will allow you to create your own delicious and versatile Worcestershire sauce at home.
HOMEMADE WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
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
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
HOMEMADE VEGAN WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
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
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.
EMERIL'S HOMEMADE WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
Use Emeril's homemade Worcestershire sauce in his Beef Tenderloin With Fresh Horseradish And Black-Pepper Crust recipe -- both have been adapted from "Emeril's Creole Christmas," written by Emeril Lagasse and Marcelle Bienvenu.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Yield Makes 3 pints
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large heavy stockpot set over high heat, combine oil, onions, and jalapenos. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, pepper, anchovies, cloves, salt, lemons, corn syrup, cane syrup, vinegar, 4 cups water, and horseradish; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture barely coats a wooden spoon, about 6 hours. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and let cool to room temperature. Use immediately or keep refrigerated indefinitely.
- To store sauce at room temperature for future use, place 3 clean pint jars right side up on a rack in a boiling-water canner. Fill the canner and jars with hot water, about 1 inch above the tops of jars. Boil jars over high heat for 10 minutes. Remove and drain hot sterilized jars one at a time, reserving hot water for processing filled jars. Place jars on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a large saucepan filled with water, bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to a simmer, add clean lids and lid rings. Simmer for 10 minutes; do not boil, as this may cause problems in sealing jars. Drain lids and rings; set aside.
- Ladle Worcestershire sauce into a jar up to the fill line. Repeat process with remaining jars. Put lids and rings on jars and tighten; do not over-tighten.
- Reheat water in the canner until it reaches at least 180 degrees, within 10 minutes of filling the jars. Place filled jars into the canner one at a time, using a jar lifter that is securely positioned below the neck of the jar. Keep jars upright at all times.
- Add more boiling water, if needed, so that water covers jars by at least 1 inch. Increase heat to high and cover. Once water begins boiling, heat jars for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and gently transfer jars to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and invert, spacing each jar at least 1 inch apart. Avoid placing jars on a cold surface or near a cold draft.
- Let jars sit undisturbed until fully cooled, 12 to 24 hours. Do not tighten ring bands on the lids or push down on the center of the flat metal lid until jar has cooled completely.
- Once jars have cooled completely, test to make sure each jar is completely sealed. Press down on the middle of the lid with a finger. If lid springs up when finger is released, the jar is unsealed. Store sealed jars in a cool place for at least 2 weeks. If any of the jars are unsealed, store in the refrigerator and use within several days. Always refrigerate sauce after opening.
EMERIL'S HOMEMADE WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine the oil, onions and jalapenos in a large heavy stockpot over high heat. Cook, stirring, until slighly soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the meat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture barely coats a wooden spoon, about 6 hours. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Spoon the hot mixture into 3 hot sterilized pint size jars, filling to 1/2 inch of the top. with a clean, damp cloth, wipe the rim and fit with a hot sterilized lid. Tighly screw on the metal ring. Place jars on a rack, without their touching one another, in a deep canning kettle with boiling water to cover by 1 inch. Cover the kettle and boil for 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Make sure you use a clean, sterilized jar for storing the sauce.
- If you don't have tamarind paste, you can use 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce instead.
- If you want a sweeter sauce, add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
- If you want a spicier sauce, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Let the sauce age for at least 2 weeks before using it. This will allow the flavors to develop and mellow.
Conclusion:
A homemade Worcestershire sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your food, give this homemade Worcestershire sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.
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