Worcestershire sauce

Tangy anchovy-based sauce

Worcestershire sauce is a fermented condiment with a complex, tangy flavor—anchovy-based with vinegar, molasses, tamarind, and spices.

British in origin, it seasons meats, adds depth to cocktails like the Bloody Mary, and appears in marinades and dressings: A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce transformed the burger.

Often shortened to Worcestershire.

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umami · relish · anchovy · catsup · aged · Tabasco · chutney · condiment · malt vinegar · pepper · dressing · marinade · lime · English · cocktail · savory · brown · pungent

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Worcestershire saucehoney

Bees' viscous nectar product

maple syrup · simple syrup · chocolate sauce · agave nectar · caramel sauce

texture and form

Worcestershire sauceketchup

Tomato-based condiment

mayonnaise · mustard · tomato paste · peanut butter · butter

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Worcestershire saucewater

Clear essential liquid

cornstarch · plain yogurt · unsalted butter

Family

sauce, sauces, sauced, saucing, Worcestershire

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G