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Copycat A1 steak sauce in a glass jar beside sliced medium-rare steak on a cutting board

Copycat A1 Steak Sauce

4.36 from 14 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Tangy, savory copycat A1 steak sauce made with tomato paste, Worcestershire, molasses and warm spices. Ready in 25 minutes for steak, burgers and more.

Ingredients 

  • 6 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

Instructions

  • Whisk the base. Add the tomato paste, vinegar and water to a small saucepan. Whisk until smooth and the paste is fully dissolved.
  • Add the seasonings. Whisk in the Worcestershire, Dijon, brown sugar, molasses, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne, if using.
  • Simmer. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened and the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  • Cool. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Chill and serve. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor. Serve with steak, burgers, pork chops or roast beef.

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • glass jar with lid

Notes

  • More authentic flavor: Stir in 1 tablespoon orange juice after simmering for the fruity note of the bottled sauce.
  • Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight jar up to 3 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Gluten-free: Use a Worcestershire sauce labeled gluten-free.
  • Marinade: Whisk 1/4 cup sauce with 2 tablespoons olive oil; marinate steak 2 to 8 hours.
  • Thickness: Simmer longer to thicken, or whisk in water a teaspoon at a time to thin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 246mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 201IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg