Sauces and condiments

Worcestershire sauce: what it is, how to pick and store it

A fermented sauce of vinegar, molasses, tamarind, anchovies and spices; a few dashes add savory depth to burgers, stews and dressings.

How to pick it

Most brands contain anchovies, so check the label if you need a vegetarian one.

How to store it

The cupboard is fine; refrigerating it after opening keeps the flavor longer.

Out of worcestershire sauce? What to use instead

  • Soy sauce + vinegar: 1 tbsp soy sauce + ¼ tsp vinegar + a pinch of sugar for each 1 tbsp. Savory and tangy, less complex.
  • Vegan Worcestershire: The same amount. Very close, with no anchovies.

Swaps for Worcestershire sauce, with what changes

Worcestershire sauce: cups to grams

Worcestershire sauce
MeasureGrams
1 cup275 g
½ cup138 g
⅓ cup92 g
¼ cup69 g
1 tablespoon17 g
1 teaspoon5.7 g

Weights from USDA FoodData Central. Worcestershire sauce: converter and grams to cups

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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.