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    Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

    Published: Jan 9, 2022 · Modified: Oct 10, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Vegan Worcestershire sauce, flavorful and easy to prepare. It is such a simple recipe that requires 8 ingredients and is made in 20 minutes.

    Photo of a glass jar and a spoonful of vegan Worcestershire sauce

    This vegan Worcestershire sauce is super handy and convenient to give your recipes a delicious flavor. Extremely easy to prepare, to make it you just need to bring all the ingredients together, then boil and simmer. Easy peasy!

    Besides, this sauce only requires 8 common ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. If not, you'll easily find them at any supermarket. And it's ready in just 20 minutes!

    How to make vegan Worcestershire sauce

    • Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and whisk until well combined.
    • Bring to a boil, and then simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
    • Strain the vegan Worcestershire sauce and let it cool before using.
    Side photo of a glass jar of vegan worcestershire sauce

    Ingredients and tips

    • Apple cider vinegar: to make this sauce you could use other types of vinegar, such as wine vinegar.
    • Soy sauce or tamari: although I used soy sauce, tamari is a good gluten-free alternative. If you don't consume soy, coconut aminos is a great substitute. You could also add the same amount of water or vegetable stock and add more salt.
    • Maple syrup: feel free to customize your vegan Worcestershire sauce with your favorite type of sweetener. Agave syrup is the best alternative though. However, granulated or brown sugar are also good choices.
    • Garlic powder.
    • Onion powder.
    • Ground cinnamon.
    • Ground black pepper: fresh ground black pepper tastes amazing. However, I find the store-bought one to be more convenient and easier to measure with a teaspoon.
    • Ground ginger.
    • Feel free to add this vegan Worcestershire sauce to recipes like vegan steak, vegan sausages, and cauliflower steak, or to any of your favorite dishes. Go ahead and get creative!

    Is Worcestershire sauce vegan?

    No, the original recipe is not vegan, as it usually contains fish sauce and anchovies. This vegan version is delicious though!

    Is Worcestershire sauce gluten-free?

    No, this sauce is not gluten-free, because it is made with soy sauce, which contains gluten. However, it is so easy to make it suitable for people who don't eat gluten! Just replace the soy sauce with tamari.

    Does it need to be refrigerated?

    Yes! It has to be refrigerated in order to keep the best quality for a longer period of time (up to 3 months). Just keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Looking for more vegan sauce recipes?

    • Pizza Sauce
    • Red Enchilada Sauce
    • Vegan Fish Sauce
    • Marinara Sauce
    • Vegan Alfredo Sauce
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    Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

    Vegan Worcestershire sauce, flavorful and easy to prepare. It is such a simple recipe that requires 8 ingredients and is made in 20 minutes.
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    Course: How to
    Cuisine: English
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1.3 cups (315 ml)
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup soy sauce or tamari
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and whisk until well combined.
    • Bring to a boil, and then simmer until the liquid is reduced by half (about 15 to 20 minutes).
    • Strain the vegan Worcestershire sauce and let it cool before using and serve with recipes like vegan steak, vegan sausages, or cauliflower steak.
    • Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    • Apple cider vinegar is my favorite one for this recipe, but you could use other types of vinegar, like wine vinegar.
    • Feel free to customize your vegan Worcestershire sauce with any type of sweetener instead of maple syrup. Agave syrup is the best alternative though. However, granulated or brown sugar are also good choices.
    • For a gluten-free version of this recipe, feel free to use tamari instead of soy sauce. If you don't consume soy, coconut aminos is a great substitute. You could also add the same amount of water or vegetable stock and add more salt.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.5g | Protein: 0.4g | Sodium: 344mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2.5g
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    Comments

    1. Janice says

      October 10, 2022 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      I've been vegan since 2020 and I'd missed Worcestershire sauce so much! Thanks a lot for this lovely recipe, it works great.

      Reply
      • Adriana @ Simple Vegan Blog says

        October 17, 2022 at 3:37 pm

        Thak¡nks for your kind comment Janice 🙂

        Reply
    2. Alocasia says

      January 11, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      Would coconut nectar work as a substitute for the maple syrup?

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      • Iosune Robles says

        January 13, 2022 at 5:06 pm

        Hi Alocasia! I haven't tried coconut nectar, sorry 🙁

        Reply

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