{"title":"Worcestershire Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorcestershire sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fermented vinegar, tamarind and anchovy sauce with roots in British and Indian cooking — thin, dark and intensely savoury, built to disappear into a dish rather than sit on top of it. The name comes from the English county where it was first bottled, but the flavour itself is pure umami: salt, sour and fermented depth in one small dash. It's best worked into a marinade for steak or roast beef, splashed into a gravy or stew for backbone, stirred through a shepherd's pie mince, or added by the dash to a Bloody Mary or a fry-up sauce where its umami depth does the heavy lifting without announcing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with Bear \u0026amp; Burtons' \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bear-burtons-w-sauce-fireshire-sauce\"\u003eFireshire Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e for a chilli-spiked take on the classic profile that still holds the fermented backbone, or their \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/bear-burtons-w-sauce-breakfast-sauce-too\"\u003eBreakfast Sauce Too\u003c\/a\u003e, a gluten free version built specifically for the fry-up table rather than the marinade bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this apart is the range within one maker — the same fermented Worcestershire backbone stretched across a hot sauce and a breakfast condiment, each tuned for a completely different meal, rather than one bottle trying to do every job at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakfast Sauce Too is gluten free, and both carry that same deep savoury base underneath a different top note. Old-world ferment, put to proper Aussie use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more: our \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sauces\"\u003esauces\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/mustard\"\u003emustard\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bear-burtons-w-sauce-fireshire-sauce","title":"BEAR \u0026 BURTONS W SAUCE: Fireshire Sauce - 355ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe added green serrano, red habanero and bhut jolokia pepper mashes, plus a touch of ghost chilli powder, to our W Sauce to give it a kick! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFireshire takes all the tangy, savoury, sweet, and salty flavour of our traditional W Sauce and adds a blast of heat, but not too much heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdd it when a dish needs some “wow”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFireshire is much more than just spicy Worcestershire. It has a distinctive flavour, developed from a 100-year-old family recipe, making it a versatile sauce for seasoning, cooking and marinating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGive the bottle a quick shake before using this tangy, hot cooking sauce to level up recipes from steak marinade to Bloody Mary cocktails and Caesar salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled Vinegar, Diced Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt), Light Brown Sugar (Cane Sugar and Molasses), Onions, Seasoning Blend (Spices (including mustard), Salt, and Turmeric), Salt, Green Serrano Pepper Mash (Green Serrano Peppers, and Salt), Red Habanero Pepper Mash (Red Habanero Peppers, Salt), Jolokia Pepper Mash (Bhut Jolokia Peppers, Salt), Anchovy Paste (Anchovies, Salt, Olive Oil, Acetic Acid), Garlic (Garlic, Water), Xanthan Gum, Ghost Chile Powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten Free, Contains Fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355ml Glass Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/236_cheeky-sneaking-prawn-platter.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWorcestershire that went looking for trouble: all the tangy, savoury-sweet depth of the original with a kick of heat. Splash it into a steak marinade with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-stampede-steak-seasoning-180g\"\u003eButchers Axe Stampede Steak Seasoning\u003c\/a\u003e, or wake up your Bloody Mary with a rim of \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/spicy-bloody-mary-rim-salt-99g\"\u003eCroix Valley Spicy Bloody Mary Rim Salt\u003c\/a\u003e. Shake the bottle first; the good stuff likes to hide below decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Fireshire Prawn Skewers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA splash of trouble on the barbie.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1kg green king prawns, peeled with tails on; 3 tbsp Bear \u0026amp; Burtons Fireshire Sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, grated; 1 lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle, then mix the sauce, oil and garlic and toss the prawns through. Marinate for 20 minutes, no longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread onto skewers and grill over high heat for about 2 minutes a side until pink and opaque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish with a squeeze of lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short marinade adds flavour without the vinegar turning the prawns mushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BEAR \u0026 BURTONS W SAUCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41740071764010,"sku":"WFIRE","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/TRHWSauceFireshire_02.png?v=1717518140"},{"product_id":"bear-burtons-w-sauce-breakfast-sauce-too","title":"BEAR \u0026 BURTONS W SAUCE: Breakfast Sauce Too - 355ml","description":"\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eBreakfast Sauce Too is a \"Verde\" version of our renowned Breakfast Sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eIt has perfectly balanced flavours of Florida-grown, mild Datil peppers, tomatillos, pears and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eIt’s the perfect balance of liquidy and chunky with bright, peppery and smoky notes. Plus, the heat builds as you eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eBreakfast Sauce Too will turn any meal into an explosion of flavours that will change the way you eat forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eIt's so good you'll want breakfast for every meal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatillos (Tomatillos, Water, Citric Acid and Salt), Water, Pears (Pears, Water, Sugar, Citric Acid), Onions, Rice Vinegar, Garlic (Garlic, Water), Green Bell Peppers, Green Serrano Pepper Mash (Green Serrano Peppers, and Salt), Cilantro, Green Habanero Pepper Mash (Green Habanero Peppers, Salt), Lime Juice from concentrate, Scallion Puree (Scallions, Salt), Datil Pepper Mash (Datil Peppers, and Vinegar), Xanthan Gum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten Free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355ml Glass Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/074_smores-grill-excited.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA verde number with tomatillo, pear and peppers: bright, chunky, a little smoky, and the heat builds as you eat. Spoon it over scrambled eggs seasoned with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/spicetub-egg-master-all-day-savoury-egg-seasoning-40g\"\u003eSpiceTub Egg Master\u003c\/a\u003e, or roll it into a brekky burrito with snags dusted in \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/emus-rub-breakfast-rub-110g\"\u003eEmu's Rub Breakfast Rub\u003c\/a\u003e. Breakfast for dinner is perfectly legal. I checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Verde Brekky Burritos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrapped, toasted and ready for a getaway.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 eggs; 4 large tortillas; 4 breakfast sausages; 1 cup grated cheese; ½ cup Bear \u0026amp; Burtons Breakfast Sauce Too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill the sausages for 10–12 minutes, turning, until they reach 71°C, then slice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScramble the eggs gently over low heat for 3–4 minutes until just set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill each warm tortilla with egg, sausage, cheese and 2 tbsp of sauce, then roll tightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToast seam side down on the flat-top for 2 minutes to seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bright, tangy verde sauce cuts through the rich egg and sausage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BEAR \u0026 BURTONS W SAUCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41740199526442,"sku":"WBTOO","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/TRHWSauceBreakfastSauceToo_02.png?v=1717519063"},{"product_id":"worcestershire-sauce-steak-marinade-355ml","title":"CROIX VALLEY: Worcestershire Sauce \u0026 Steak Marinade | 355ml (12oz) glass bottle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e No heat stated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 355ml (12oz) glass bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudson, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan, gluten free and no MSG (brand-stated) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steak, burgers, bloody marys, beef stir-fry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA classic Worcestershire built for the steak marinade job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Croix Valley's take on the classic Worcestershire-style steak marinade — savoury, tangy, and built to do double duty as a bloody mary splash. It comes from the same Hudson, Wisconsin family behind the brand's flagship steak sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront: sharp, tangy savouriness. Middle: a deep umami base typical of Worcestershire-style sauces. Finish: a lingering savoury tang rather than sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarinate steak for a few hours before grilling to let the savoury depth work through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplash into a bloody mary for a classic savoury kick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a base marinade for beef stir-fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush over burgers before they hit the grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-field: add a dash to a cheese sauce for extra savoury depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark reddish-brown, thin and pourable — closer in consistency to a classic Worcestershire than the thicker BBQ sauces in the range. Mixes easily into marinades and drinks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients (from the brand's label):\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Tamari (water, soybeans, salt, sugar, corn starch), Sugar, Spices, Ground Mustard, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e soy, mustard (as declared on the brand's label).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan, gluten free and no MSG (brand-stated) — always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/818_point-steak-marinade.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery kitchen needs a bottle of this — savoury enough for a steak marinade one night, sharp enough for a bloody mary the next morning. Splash it in early so the flavour has proper time to work through the meat before it hits the grill. Finish the table with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/four-saucemen-the-burger-salt-300g\"\u003eFour Saucemen's Burger Salt\u003c\/a\u003e. For the bloody mary, rim the glass with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/tajin-chilli-lime-seasoning\"\u003eTajín Chilli Lime Seasoning\u003c\/a\u003e first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Worcester Beef Stir-Fry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeeknight beef, done in ten minutes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500g rump, cut into thin strips; 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce \u0026amp; Steak Marinade; 1 head broccoli, cut into florets; 1 tbsp oil; Steamed rice to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarinate the beef for 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fry the beef in a very hot wok for 2 minutes and set aside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fry the broccoli for 3 minutes, return the beef for 1 minute and serve over rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a traditional Worcestershire-style sauce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes, it's Croix Valley's savoury, tangy take on the classic style, built to double as a steak marinade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used in drinks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes, it's a classic addition to a bloody mary as well as a marinade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's it best on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eSteak, burgers, bloody marys and beef stir-fry, per the brand's own recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CROIX VALLEY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768329334826,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/croix-valley-worcestershire-sauce-steak-marinade-355ml-front.png?v=1788141709"},{"product_id":"mitchs-preserves-worcestershire-sauce-old-fashioned-black-sauce","title":"MITCH'S PRESERVES - Worcestershire Sauce | Old Fashioned Black Sauce","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Black Sauce That Actually Packs a Punch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget the thin, one-note bottle in the supermarket aisle. Mitch's Preserves make their Worcestershire Sauce the old-fashioned way in Warrnambool, and it shows — this is a rich, full-bodied black sauce built for people who actually cook with the stuff, not just splash it on as an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp front it's straight vinegar tang and dark treacle sweetness. Through the middle, apple and orange bring a genuine fruity roundness you don't get from the mass-market bottles. On the finish, garlic and a quiet hit of spice land last and linger — it's the kind of depth that makes a Bolognese, a casserole or a meat pie filling taste like it's been on the stove three hours longer than it actually has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect on: casseroles and slow braises, meat pie filling, a proper steak sauce, stirred through gravy, splashed into a stir-fry — or, per one very satisfied customer, the difference-maker in a Bloody Mary. It's the shortcut ingredient serious home cooks keep on hand for marinades and Sunday roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the bottle it's deep, near-black and properly rich bodied — it pours with real weight rather than the watery run of a supermarket brand. No chilli heat to speak of; this one's about depth and tang, not fire. Vegan friendly, gluten free and made with no preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated for The Rub Hub from a Warrnambool maker that's picked up back-to-back medals at the Melbourne Royal and Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards. Explore the rest of the range: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/mitchs-preserves\"\u003ethe full Mitch's Preserves range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinegar, Sugar, Treacle, Apple, Orange, Salt, Garlic, Spices, Sugar.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary\/Allergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gluten free, vegan friendly, no preservatives — made specifically with coeliacs in mind (brand-stated, not independently certified).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 150ml and 500ml.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze — Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards 2024; Bronze — Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAlways check the physical label for the most current ingredients and allergen information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/052_carving-roast-beef.png?width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe quiet engine behind half the great gravies on the coast. Rub a beef chuck with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/rum-and-que-blackout\"\u003eRum and Que Blackout Beef Rub\u003c\/a\u003e, smoke it low till it probes soft, then braise the last stretch in stock with a good glug of this black sauce. Pull it, pile it into rolls, and mop with \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/butchers-axe-original-bbq-sauce-500ml\"\u003eButchers Axe Original BBQ Sauce\u003c\/a\u003e. Nobody needs to know where the depth came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px dashed #E8340A;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 18px;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏴‍☠️ Darryl's Secret: Smuggler's Steak Marinade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThirty minutes in this and a cheap cut eats like a dear one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; Cracked black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 4px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix everything and coat the steaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarinate 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePat dry and grill hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patting the steak dry gives you a crust instead of steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitch's Preserves","offers":[{"title":"150ml","offer_id":44824781652010,"sku":"MITCHS-WORC-150ML","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":44824781684778,"sku":"MITCHS-WORC-500ML","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/mitchs-preserves-mitchs-worcestershire-sauce-150ml_cc35a21e-b4eb-4a89-b2a6-5d1fd5a10342.png?v=1789910445"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/collections\/worcestershire-sauce-medallion.png?v=1786393531","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/en-nz\/collections\/worcestershire-sauce.oembed","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}