Angostura Bitters vs Worcestershire sauce
A side-by-side guide to substituting Worcestershire sauce for Angostura Bitters (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tsp of Worcestershire sauce for every 1 tsp of Angostura Bitters.
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Worcestershire sauce
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Use half the amount as it's less concentrated and less bitter. Adds complexity without the medicinal spice notes.
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Use half the amount as it's less concentrated and less bitter. Adds complexity without the medicinal spice notes. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — Use half the amount as it's less concentrated and less bitter. Adds complexity without the medicinal spice notes. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use half the amount as it's less concentrated and less bitter..
Worcestershire sauce is one of the options SubSwap lists for Angostura Bitters. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Angostura Bitters substitutes.
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