Description
This homemade Worcestershire sauce is a quick and flavorful alternative to store-bought versions, combining tangy apple cider vinegar, savory soy sauce, and a blend of spices simmered to perfection. It adds rich umami and zest to marinades, dressings, and sauces.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix together apple cider vinegar, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Simmer Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Develop Flavor: Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5 minutes, which helps to deepen and meld the flavors of the ingredients.
- Cool Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool completely to room temperature to enhance its taste and preparation.
- Store and Shake: Pour the cooled sauce into a jar or bottle and refrigerate. Shake well before each use to ensure the ingredients remain evenly mixed.
Notes
- Store the Worcestershire sauce refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- Shake the sauce before each use as ingredients may settle.
- Adjust black pepper to your preferred heat level.
- This recipe does not contain anchovies, making it suitable for vegetarians.
- Use as a marinade base, in salad dressings, or to enhance soups and stews.
