worcestershire sauce substitutes

19 substitutes · avg score 7.1 · Aged, fermented English condiment made from vinegar, molasses, anchovies, tamarind, onions, and spices, with a complex savory-sweet-funky profile. Used in Bloody Marys, Caesar dressing, meatloaf, marinades, and as a splash in stews.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Steak Sauce

10.0
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Thicker and tangier; use on grilled meats and in marinades, less complex than Worcestershire

02

Fish Sauce

10.0
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Very pungent and salty; use 1 tsp per tbsp Worcestershire, adds briny umami depth

03

Soy Sauce

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Similar umami depth; slightly different flavor

04

Balsamic Vinegar

10.0
1/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Mix with pinch of sugar for depth

05

Miso

10.0
1/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp

White miso dissolved in splash of vinegar

06

Tamarind Paste

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Contains tamarind, adds tang

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