Food Lens · Condiments
Steak sauce
Tangy, savory, and slightly sweet with a deep, dark color and a peppery finish.
Lens analyzedSteak sauce is a dark, tangy condiment built on vinegar, tomatoes, and spices, poured over grilled or pan-seared beef at the table. It's meant to be added after cooking rather than used as a marinade, though some cooks do both. A splash also works stirred into a burger patty or a pan sauce.
Where it comes from
Bottled steak sauces trace back to English condiment makers in the 1800s, whose tangy, spiced sauces were originally served with meat at formal dinners. The style crossed the Atlantic and settled into steakhouses and home kitchens across North America, sold today under several long-running brand names.
Buying it
Taste-test a few brands if you can, since the balance of vinegar, sweetness, and spice varies more between steak sauces than between similar condiments.
Storing it
Thanks to its vinegar and salt content, a sealed bottle rides out well over a year without leaving the pantry. It can stay there after opening too, though the fridge holds its flavor better over the long run.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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