Vegan Worcestershire Sauce | Easy and Economical Recipe (2024)

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Vegan Worcestershire Sauce is economical and easy to make. No anchovies are in this recipe, which you won’t miss in your favorite recipes.

I’m super excited to have my daughter Ashley share a Vegan Worcestershire Sauce recipe onThe Foodie Affair!

Good morning, afternoon, evening, or whatever happens to work with your current time!

If you have been following my mom’s blog for a while, you may know me from some pictures and stories; I’m Ashley, Sandra’s daughter.

My mom graciously invited me to guest blog, so you will be seeing me around here once in a while.

Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

Once upon a time, I had my own food blog, but found that my off-line life as a college student and part-time worker was a little bit too busy to keep up the posts.

Now that I’m out of college and into my career, I’m not going back to my own blog, but will instead be making the odd appearance around these lovely parts.

Since my mom is the resident expert and dedicated blogger of all things yummy, I will be dropping in with little food experiments that strike my fancy, rather than the more stolid backbone of meals and desserts that my mom does so well.

I am also a vegetarian, so my guest posts will be meat-free- so get ready for some meatless goodness.

This first homemade worcestershire sauce recipe might seem a little bit random, but trust me that there are only tasty things to come.

Worcestershire sauce without anchovies

I’m sure that some vegetarian readers may relate when I say that being a vegetarian requires a bit of a “c’est la vie” perspective.

When I go out to eat, I cannot always be sure that my veggie soup was not made with chicken stock.

Also, when I eat with extended family members who are die-hard meat-eaters, I sometimes have to pick pepperoni off of my pizza to create a vegetarian-friendly option.

Eating at local seafood joints, I sometimes have to scour the menu and get a bit creative to find something I can eat.

Sure, I could throw fits and become the high-maintenance stereotype, but I prefer to keep a sense of humor.

That being said, in my own home I make sure to have all the vegetarian options.

One thing that I have consistently left out of recipes, or replaced with an alternative, is Worcestershire Sauce. You’re welcome ‘chovies!

However, recently I became obsessed with a particular recipe that, by all accounts, really does need the Worcestershire.

I have heard of vegan/vegetarian options and thought for a quick second about checking Whole Foods, but then remembered the all-too-often plot line that occurs when I go there: walk in thinking that I’ll buy one quick thing, leave $90 poorer with fabulous items that I probably don’t need.

So, I decided to use the wonder that is the internet and find a homemade version.

Sure enough, I had to look no further than the queen of DIY herself, Martha Stewart.

I followed this recipe exactly and have found it a fab addition to sauces and anything else that needs a bit of the sweet, salty, umami flavor.

Sugar free option

Also, since my mom is low carb she likes to substitute the brown sugar with brown sugar made with monk fruit.

So if that is your preference too, then please switch up the sweetener.

Vegan Worcestershire Sauce | Easy and Economical Recipe (6)

Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

Simple homemade vegan Worcestershire sauce for your favorite ingredients.

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 24kcal

Author: Ashley @ The Foodie Affair

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar or sugar free substitute for low carb followers
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then, bring down to a simmer and let the mixture reduce by half, or for about 20 minutes. When reduced, strain the sauce and let cool before using.

Notes

According to Martha, you can keep this in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 440mg | Sugar: 3g

Disclaimer

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

By the way, if you always mush together the word “Worcestershire” and drop your voice an octave in order to not reveal that you don’t know how to pronounce it, check out this cute, informative video: How to pronounce Worcestershire!

Until next time,
Ashley

Vegan Worcestershire Sauce | Easy and Economical Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan Worcestershire sauce made of? ›

Add apple cider vinegar, water, light brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, cinnamon and ground black pepper to a saucepan and heat on medium heat. Whisk the sauce while heating to dissolve the sugar and mix it well. Heat to a simmer and then turn off the heat and let it cool completely.

Is there a substitute for vegan Worcestershire sauce? ›

For 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, use ½ teaspoon soy sauce and ½ teaspoon rice vinegar. If you have it, stir in ½ teaspoon miso paste until it dissolves.

What is the secret ingredient in Worcestershire sauce? ›

Vinegar leads the ingredient list and is included both for the tangy flavor and to preserve the other components of Worcestershire sauce. Anchovies add umami (savoriness). The ingredient that gives Worcestershire sauce its unique flavor is tamarind, the fruit of Tamarindus indica, or Indian date in Arabic.

How long does vegan Worcestershire sauce last? ›

Shelf-Life & Storage

Your homemade vegan Worcestershire sauce will have a long shelf-life, since all of the ingredients do! I've had a bottle for about 3 months, and it shows no sign of going bad. Just be sure to store yours in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce? ›

9 Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes That Get the Job Done
  • DIY Worcestershire Sauce Blend.
  • Reduced Balsamic Vinegar.
  • Soy Sauce.
  • Miso Paste.
  • Oyster Sauce.
  • Anchovy Paste.
  • Red Wine.
  • A1 Steak Sauce.
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Is there a substitute for Worcestershire sauce? ›

Lemon Juice and Soy Sauce Combo

The combination of lemon juice and soy sauce creates a balanced and vibrant substitute for Worcestershire sauce. While not completely replicating the exact flavor profile, this duo does help to give the umami and slightly acidic notes.

Can I use apple cider vinegar instead of Worcestershire sauce? ›

Soy sauce + apple cider vinegar + water + brown sugar + mustard powder. The soy sauce and apple cider vinegar will play well with each other in this Worcestershire sauce alternative. The brown sugar and mustard powder will add the perfect mixture of sweetness and tartness to this Worcestershire dupe.

Is Lea & Perrins the original Worcestershire sauce vegan? ›

An equally concentrated flavor delivery system, Marmite is a vegan-friendly British food spread made from yeast extract. It lacks the depth of spices in Worcestershire sauce, but Marmite packs a savory punch, so a little dab'll do ya. Is Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce vegan? Alas, no.

Does Worcestershire sauce need to be refrigerated? ›

Like vinegar, Worcestershire sauce does not need to be refrigerated. Whether unopened or open it can be stored in the pantry for two years.

What is not vegan about Worcestershire sauce? ›

Worcestershire Sauce isn't traditionally vegan because its ingredients include anchovies, a type of fish. Some contain tamarind paste as well that contains fish. However, this is only the case for the famous Worcestershire Sauce made by Lea & Perrins.

What is the difference between Worcester sauce and Worcestershire sauce? ›

A brief history of one of this area's most famous products - and a name most people get wrong. Worcestershire Sauce is often called, incorrectly, Worcester Sauce. Lea and Perrins relies on the molasses in its formula to give the sauce its naturally dark colour.

Does Worcestershire sauce have onion or garlic in it? ›

Worcestershire sauce is a flavor enhancer. It is made from things like: tamarind, anchovies, vinegar, onion and garlic. It adds depth of flavor to your food and packs an umami punch.

Is it OK to use expired Worcestershire sauce? ›

How long can you use Worcestershire sauce after the expiration date? Indefinitely, though the flavor will mute a bit over time as oxygen mixes with it.

What happens if you don t refrigerate Worcestershire sauce after opening? ›

According to Does it Go Bad, Worcestershire sauce will not go bad if you do not refrigerate it if you use it up within a year. So, if you do a lot of cooking with this sauce and can easily use up a bottle within 6-12 months, you can store this condiment conveniently.

Is there a fish free Worcestershire sauce? ›

This delicious vegan Worcestershire Sauce has all the tart umami flavours of traditional Worcestershire sauce but is entirely fish-free.

Is Lea & Perrins Worcestershire vegan? ›

Is Worcestershire sauce vegan-friendly? Lea and Perrins' creation hit the market in 1837, and it can still be bought today. But because the recipe contains anchovies (a small saltwater fish), it's not vegan.

Is there a Worcestershire sauce without anchovies? ›

Some brands of Worcestershire sauce contain anchovies. Lea and Perrin's, the most well known brand, definitely does. Robbie's and Melissa's branded Worcestershire sauces are both vegan though.

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