On sauces...

[Simpo Two]

I have just encountered, albeit only via TV, a thing called Oxford Sauce. Whilst finding that on Amazon I saw that 'customers also bought' Henderson's Relish. The latter may be similar to Worcestershire sauce, but it's hard to know by looking at a photo of the bottle.

I like Worcestershire sauce very much, though it did sadly turn to water a few years ago in a dumbing down exercise. Should I give Oxford and Henderson a go? Steak is my target....

[Lefty]

My Mrs buys Henderson’s relish instead of Worcester sauce because it’s vegan - tastes pretty much the same to me to be honest

[thetapeworm]

To me Henderson's is a bit sweeter and more balanced than Worcestershire which i find a bit more acidic but then its got the kind of umami you get with MSG due to the anchovies.

I hadnt heard of Oxford sauce until now but reading about it, I fancy trying it, I'm intrigued to see how spicy it is.

https://oxfordsauce.co.uk

I wonder if its a bit like the "Chippy Brown Sauce" I've had in Edinburgh (which tastes likee brown sauce diluted with vinegar)?

[The Gauge]

Whilst you can use it during cooking Hendo's is more of a table sauce for splashing on your plate of shepherds pie, pie n mash etc, whereas I always see Worcestershire sauce is more of a cooking sauce, to add whilst cooking.

Hendersons relish and Worcestershire sauce have nothing in common. Other than being black. And in a glass bottle. With orange labels. And used in cooking...

Hendersons original factory in Sheffield, whilst no longer their factory has had a recent restoration

Edited by The Gauge on Saturday 24th May 22:44

[P2KKA]

thetapeworm said:

I wonder if its a bit like the "Chippy Brown Sauce" I've had in Edinburgh (which tastes likee brown sauce diluted with vinegar)?

I'm pretty sure that exactly what chippy sauce is.

[sherman]

P2KKA said:

thetapeworm said:

I wonder if its a bit like the "Chippy Brown Sauce" I've had in Edinburgh (which tastes likee brown sauce diluted with vinegar)?

I'm pretty sure that exactly what chippy sauce is.

Chippy sauce is a 50/50 blend of Goldstar brown sauce and white vinegar.
Only Goldstar works HP is too fruity.

[dickymint]

sherman said:

P2KKA said:

thetapeworm said:

I wonder if its a bit like the "Chippy Brown Sauce" I've had in Edinburgh (which tastes likee brown sauce diluted with vinegar)?

I'm pretty sure that exactly what chippy sauce is.

Chippy sauce is a 50/50 blend of Goldstar brown sauce and white vinegar.
Only Goldstar works HP is too fruity.

Growing up when the brown sauce ran out Mum would always shake good glug of Sarsons in and shake the bottle. Tasted better as well..

[Simpo Two]

Thanks all - not being a vegetarian I may as well stay with L&P.

(The TV programme was https://foodnetwork.co.uk/shows/adam-richman-eats-... - Oxford sauce was served with rather fancy Scotch eggs)

[Riley Blue]

Simpo Two said:

Thanks all - not being a vegetarian I may as well stay with L&P.

That would be a shame, Hendo's has been my sauce of choice since moving north 15 years ago. Of course if that's too far, you could always stop off in Northamptonshire:


https://www.jeyessnorthamptonshiresauce.co.uk/?srs...

[Simpo Two]

Riley Blue said:

Simpo Two said:

Thanks all - not being a vegetarian I may as well stay with L&P.

That would be a shame, Hendo's has been my sauce of choice since moving north 15 years ago. Of course if that's too far, you could always stop off in Northamptonshire:


https://www.jeyessnorthamptonshiresauce.co.uk/?srs...

'Jeyes Fluid'!

[The Gauge]

I dont really use Worcestershire sauce but I use Hendersons a lot, to the point of almost drinking it from the bottle! After plating my food up I almost pour it over pies, lasagna, bolognese and it's also lovely on chips. Do folk use Worcester sauce on similar meals in the same way, or just when cooking them?

[Simpo Two]

The Gauge said:

Do folk use Worcester sauce on similar meals in the same way, or just when cooking them?

I like it on steak, and also splosh some into a bolognese for more flavour.

https://www.tiktok.com/@theace_placee/video/733290...

I might get a bottle of Hendersons - not the gin! - and see.