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Lea & Perrins

Lea & Perrins, the original Worcestershire

Worcestershire sauce, developed in Worcester in 1837, in its bottle wrapped in orange paper.

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Lea & Perrins

A pharmacist's recipe

John Lea and William Perrins were pharmacists in Worcester. In 1837, they developed a brown sauce made with vinegar, molasses, anchovies, tamarind, and spices, which is left to mature for several months. It is still made in Worcester today.

How to use it

  • In the Bloody Mary and the Welsh rarebit.
  • In the sauce of cottage pie and shepherd's pie.
  • In a marinade or on a steak.

See the Sauces section.

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