Worcestershire sauce
noun
Worces·ter·shire sauce
ˈwu̇-stər-ˌshir- 
-stə-,
-shər-
also -ˌshī(-ə)r-
: a pungent sauce whose ingredients include soy, vinegar, and garlic
called also Worcestershire
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Add onions, mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan.
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Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, ginger, vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt.
2) Simmer the mixture, whisking often until the sugar has dissolved.
—Jennifer Ford, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
These two-bite snacks are made with loads of Cheddar cheese spiked with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder for oomph.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Ingredients from Worcestershire sauce to chicken broth, herbs, and spices are all common, and will all add flavor to your end result.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, ginger, vinegar, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt.
2) Simmer the mixture, whisking often until the sugar has dissolved.
—Jennifer Ford, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
These two-bite snacks are made with loads of Cheddar cheese spiked with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder for oomph.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Ingredients from Worcestershire sauce to chicken broth, herbs, and spices are all common, and will all add flavor to your end result.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
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Worcestershire sauce
noun
Worces·ter·shire sauce
ˈwu̇s-tər-ˌshir-
-shər-
-shər-
: a sauce whose ingredients include soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic
called also Worcestershire
Etymology
from Worcestershire, England, where it was originally made
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