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    Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

    Published Jan 23, 2019 · Updated Jan 21, 2019 · 55 Comments

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    Worcestershire sauce traditionally contains anchovies or fish sauce, which makes it a no-go for vegans. However, you can easily whip up homemade vegan Worcestershire sauce!

    A bottle of homemade Worcestershire sauce

    Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

    I use Worcestershire sauce a lot in my recipes - from Vegan Wellington to this reader-favorite Whole Roasted Cauliflower. It adds a lovely, rich flavor to dishes. Worcestershire sauce is awesome when added to gravy or lentils to achieve a meaty flavor. I am lucky enough to have access to vegan Worcestershire sauce at my local grocery store (Kroger) and many of you have been able to find Annie's Worcestershire sauce which is also fish-free.

    However, a lot of you haven't stumbled upon any yet! I heard you, I feel for you, and I've created a solution - HOMEMADE Worcestershire sauce!

    How to Make Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

    The flavor of Worcestershire sauce mainly consists of acidic and salty notes. To achieve this, we are using apple cider vinegar. You can also use white distilled vinegar, but I prefer ACV. For saltiness, soy sauce saves the day. It also gives it that flavor we need. If you are soy-free, you can try substituting coconut aminos - just note that I haven't personally made it with that ingredient so I can't promise delicious results.

    Of course, we need more flavor notes to perfect Worcestershire sauce - enter allspice, garlic, onion, mustard, and pepper. Simple, accessible ingredients!

    Now you can make all of the Swedish meatballs your heart desires.

    A bottle of homemade Worcestershire sauce

    Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

    Karissa Besaw
    Homemade Worcestershire sauce made without fish sauce or anchovies.
    4.81 from 121 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 7 mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine Vegan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon allspice
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a pot, and cover. Turn the heat on low. Heat until it's just barely brought to a simmer.
    • Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
    • Store in a jar in the fridge for up to 1-2 months. Use your best judgment.

    Notes

    Makes about a cup and a half of sauce.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Betsy says

      August 27, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you for the recipe. I don’t eat refined sugar. What would be the best substitute for the brown sugar? Maple syrup, coconut nectar, and munk fruit are Ok for me.

      Reply
      • David Besaw says

        August 28, 2022 at 7:53 pm

        I haven't tried coconut nectar or munk fruit, but have substituted maple syrup in many recipes that would be my recommendation!

        Reply
    2. Lanie says

      July 13, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      Can you can this for longer storage in half pint jars for longer storage?

      Reply
    3. سس ورچستر says

      March 09, 2022 at 3:50 am

      thanks Karissa
      does it have anchovies?

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        March 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm

        This recipe does not contain anchovies.

        Reply
      • Kae says

        March 31, 2022 at 6:59 am

        It’s a vegan recipe ..

        Reply
    4. Jay says

      February 07, 2022 at 11:30 pm

      This sounds lovely, thank you for sharing. I wanted to print the recipe, but it keeps on reopening the same recipe page when I press the print option.
      I'm not having the same problem with other recipes. Could you plse check your print link.

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:20 am

        Hi Jay, I'm sorry, I'm not sure what the issue as it's working properly for me. Try pasting this link right into your browser: https://www.karissasvegankitchen.com/wprm_print/9462
        Or try clearing your browser's cookies.

        Reply
    5. Megan Johnson says

      December 12, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      If you're struggling to find a vegan-friendly Worcester sauce you may have more luck trying to find Henderson's Relish - it has similar flavours to Worcester sauce but is slightly different.
      This recipe looks great if you're unable to find any ready made solutions where you are!

      Reply
    6. Mary B says

      November 22, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      Very correct like smell and taste of traditional Worcester sauce. Happy t have found this to make my family famous meow mix!

      Reply
    7. Frances Garner says

      October 19, 2021 at 10:58 am

      I'm making this for the third time. It is a great replacement for Worchestershire. I do keep it for much longer than is stated in the recipe and have never had an issue.
      Thanks for a wonderful vegan recipe of "the things I used to eat"

      Reply
    8. SGM says

      August 22, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      You get some strange comments/questions. Soy sauce has anchovies? How long to simmer? What color is purple?

      I'm going to try this...that k you for posting it.

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        August 23, 2021 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks for noticing

        Reply
    9. Tab says

      July 25, 2021 at 11:54 pm

      Soy sauce contains anchovies. I thought this was vegan?

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        July 27, 2021 at 7:42 pm

        Soy sauce does not contain anchovies.

        Reply
      • Tickers says

        August 22, 2021 at 9:03 am

        5 stars
        Quick easy and very tasty thank you!!!

        Reply
      • Dana says

        April 22, 2022 at 5:06 pm

        Maybe this is a dumb question, do you think it would change anything or screw anything up if my brown sugar is really dried out and is basically the texture of regular sugar?

        Reply
        • Karissa says

          May 02, 2022 at 11:46 am

          That will be fine for this recipe.

    10. Kei says

      June 01, 2021 at 9:34 pm

      Hi,

      I would like to try this recipe. 2 Questions. Can you tell me - What is the approximate time that it takes to 'heat until it's just barely brought to a simmer'? I want to have an idea of what I am aiming for.

      And what do you mean barely brought to a simmer? Like when it stops that slow simmering/light boiling?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Karissa says

        June 01, 2021 at 11:35 pm

        I apologize for the lack of clarity. As soon as it comes to a simmer, remove it from the heat.

        Reply
        • Kei says

          June 02, 2021 at 12:55 am

          Thank you. How long does that approximately take?

        • Karissa says

          June 03, 2021 at 3:42 pm

          About 5 mins.

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