Cajun Chef Worcestershire SauceUnit Size: Net 128 FL OZ. (1 GAL) 3.785 LWhat is Worcestershire sauce made of?Worcestershire sauce is a fermented condiment made from a base of vinegar and flavored with anchovies, molasses, tamarind, onion, garlic, and other seasonings. The flavor is savory and sweet with a distinct tang provided by the vinegar.What does Worcestershire sauce do to meat?It has vinegar to tenderize the meat, sugar for sweetness and shine, and deliciously savory flavors including onion, garlic, tamarind, and anchovies. Worcestershire sauce is also quite concentrated, so it's able to penetrate deeply into the meat.Is Worcestershire sauce the same as soy sauce?Worcestershire sauce often draws comparison to soy sauce, however the two sauces are quite different. Soy sauce is made with soybeans, wheat, enzymes, and salt. ... Worcestershire sauce, on the other hand, has a much more complex flavor, is fermented for two years, and is used in a wide range of cuisines.Why is it called Worcestershire sauce?As for why the mixture is called, “Worcestershire sauce” that's a decidedly much simpler issue- it's because the sauce- most likely adapted from recipe from India- was originally made in the English city of Worcester around 1840. The city of Worcester just so happens to be smack, bang in the middle of Worcestershire.Can you eat Worcestershire sauce raw?Sauces. Worcestershire sauce is most popularly used as a seasoning for Caesar salad dressing and shrimp cocktail sauce, and with good reason. It's an easy way to add deep flavor to uncooked sauces, but it can also be cooked into barbecue sauces to cut through some of the inherent sweetness.
