Worcestershire Sauce Substitute: 6 Easy Swaps
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The closest Worcestershire sauce substitute is a quick mix of 1 tablespoon soy sauce + 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar + ¼ teaspoon sugar. It gives the same salty, tangy and slightly sweet depth to burgers, marinades and stews.
Substitutes (per 1 tbsp Worcestershire)
| Substitute | Amount | Flavor |
|---|---|---|
| Soy sauce + vinegar + sugar | 1 tbsp + 1 tsp + ¼ tsp | Closest overall |
| Soy sauce | 1 tbsp | Salty, less tangy |
| Balsamic vinegar | 1 tbsp | Sweet and tangy, vegetarian |
| Fish sauce | 1 tsp + 2 tsp water | Very savory, use less |
| Tamarind paste + soy sauce | 1 tsp + 2 tsp | Tangy, closest to the original’s base |
| Miso paste + water | 1 tsp + 2 tsp | Savory and rich, vegetarian |
Where it works
- Burgers and meatballs: soy sauce mix or fish sauce.
- Marinades and stews: soy sauce mix or balsamic vinegar.
- Caesar dressing and cocktails: soy sauce with a few drops of lemon juice.
Try it in the beef for our taco bowls. More swaps in the substitution chart.
Questions
What is the best substitute for Worcestershire sauce?
Soy sauce mixed with a little vinegar and sugar is the closest: 1 tablespoon soy sauce + 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar + ¼ teaspoon sugar replaces 1 tablespoon Worcestershire.
Is Worcestershire sauce vegetarian?
Classic Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies. Soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and tamarind paste are vegetarian substitutes.
