Worcestershire Sauce

Store unopened at room temperature indefinitely. After opening, can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 year or refrigerated for up to 3 years. The vinegar and salt content act as natural preservatives.

Add a few dashes to burgers, meatloaf, or stews for extra savory depth

Use sparingly—a little goes a long way due to its concentrated flavor

Shake the bottle before use as ingredients may settle

Add to Bloody Mary cocktails or Caesar drinks for complexity

Beef dishes (steaks, burgers, stews)

Tomato-based sauces and soups

Cheese dishes (Welsh rarebit, cheese straws)

Savory cocktails and bloody marys

Mushroom dishes

Barbecue sauces and marinades

Using too much—it can overpower dishes with its intense flavor

Adding it too early in high-heat cooking, which can make it taste bitter

Forgetting it contains anchovies when cooking for pescatarians or those with fish allergies