Homemade Worcetershire Sauce

🥘 Ingredients

• water ¼ cup
• raisins ¼ cup
• un-sulfured molasses ½ cup
• tamarind paste ¼ cup
• anchovies 2 oz.
• onion 1
• ginger 1 in.
• garlic 7 cloves
• vinegar 1 cup
• white vinegar 1 cup
• cardamom 2 pods
• kosher salt 2 tbsp
• brown sugar 2 tbsp
• crushed red pepper flakes 1 tbsp
• dry mustard 1 tbsp
• whole cloves 1 tsp
• black peppercorns 1 tsp
• ground cinnamon ½ tsp

1. 1

   Pour boiling water over raisins in a small bowl and allow to stand for 15 minutes until raisins are softened. Drain and discard the water.
2. 2

   Place the raisins, un-sulfured molasses , tamarind paste , anchovies , onion (coarsely chopped), ginger (peeled and chopped), garlic (crushed), and vinegar into a food processor . Process until smooth.
3. 3

   Pour the pureed mixture into a saucepan and add the remaining ingredients ( white vinegar , cardamom , kosher salt , brown sugar , crushed red pepper flakes , dry mustard , whole cloves , black peppercorns , and ground cinnamon ). Bring the whole mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
4. 4

   Pour the mixture into a 1 quart canning jar, seal with a plastic lid, and store in a cool, dark place for at least 1 month (or longer for stronger flavors).
5. 5

   After aging, pour the sauce through a fine mesh sieve before use.