By I know the Americans usually have trouble saying Worcester Sauce, sometimes calling it Worcestershire Sauce, but I had long forgotten about this delicious seducer of taste buds. When it comes to lunch, I usually have a couple of slices of toast and a Banana and that does me until my main dinner usually around 6:00 pm.
Cheddar
Today though, there was some Cheddar cheese that needed to be used before expiring and I do hate to see food go to waste, so, to make my lunch that little bit ‘lunchier’, I had cheese on toast. They call it Welsh Rarebit around these parts, but I have yet to discover why.
Surprise
While waiting like a good boy at the table, my lovely wife came out of the kitchen, clutching a small bottle of something. ‘I think you’ll enjoy this with your lunch’ she said and put it on the table. Whoa, a bottle of Worcester Sauce! It wasn’t the original Lee & Perrins, but a Sainsbury’s own brand. Nevertheless, I thought it was my birthday!
Others Too
It wasn’t long before the cheese on toast arrived and I opened the bottle and sprinkled on the sauce. Oooh, that smell, is so distinctive and inviting. I know it’s only cheese on toast and it goes well with most sauces, tomato, Daddies brown, H.P. and many others that I can’t remember, but with Worcester sauce, well, what can I say? Delicious.
Last Forever
It was so nice, I didn’t want to eat my banana afterwards, I wanted the taste memory to linger as long as it could. I did eventually get to eat the banana and thought about sprinkling it with Worcester sauce, but decided against it. I love a little treat especially when I’m not expecting it. We all do, don’t we?
Worcestershire
I’ve only just realised that Lee & Perrins call it ‘Worcestershire Sauce’ yet I always thought it was ‘Worcester Sauce’. Anyway, if you’d like to know more about this delight, here’s more about it on Wikipedia.
SueW
October 7, 2022We always call it Worcester sauce too.
I’m a big fan of cheese on toast. Last week I even had it for my late breakfast, but like you, I can never understand why cafe menus call it Welsh Rarebit.
I’ve not had it with Worcester sauce but sometimes I have it with marmite.
I could probably eliminate almost everything from my diet except cheese. 🙂
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you, Sue. I often have toast with just Marmite. The Worcester sauce on the cheese though was just delicious. 😊
Geo. Raymond
October 7, 2022I’m sold. Gonna try it on cheese toast.
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you and yes, try it, it’s delicious 😋
WebbBlogs
October 7, 2022I have a hard time saying Worcestershire . I say “war chester” not sure if thats correct but thats the way it comes out of my mouth lol. And yes I am an American haha 😄 😆 Also I love cheese on my toast. I’m not sure how it would taste with the worcheshire/Worcestershire sauce though 🤔 might just give it a try some day 😋 🤔
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you and yes, give it a try. 😊
9erick
October 7, 2022I always said worshchester sauce. Guess I’m alone in that.
Trev
October 7, 2022I’ve heard it said many ways. Thank you. 😊
harmonykentonline
October 7, 2022Mmm, now you’ve made me hungry! Anything with melted cheese is good in my book 💕🙂
Trev
October 7, 2022I agree. Go on, treat yourself. Thank you 😊
Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie
October 7, 2022I am partial to a slice of cheese on toast, but you can keep the worcest…. sauce. I can’t spell or say it properly!
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you. It is delicious. 😊
PoeEternal
October 7, 2022I think us Americans use slang like all other countries but we’re shamed as “stupid” by the same countries who push propaganda here that make us stupid.
I’ll probably keep saying it the wrong way but I rarely ever even use it because most of the food here in America is being poisoned anyway
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you. It’s the same here with pronunciation, I think of the old song, ‘I say tomato and you say tomato.’ 😊
luisa zambrotta
October 7, 2022What a delicious toast, Trev! You made me hungry
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you, Luisa, it was delicious. Enjoy your lunch. 😊
conniejjasperson
October 7, 2022I live on the Northwestern coast of the US, near Seattle. My grandmother called it Wooster Sauce and so do we all. Except Great Aunt Gladys who called it Woo Woo sauce. But she was a flapper and had a tattoo back when that was “just disgraceful.” Now there was an awesome old lady.
Trev
October 7, 2022Lol, she sounds a very interesting lady, thank you, Connie. 😊
Lou Carreras
October 7, 2022Some wags, either through idiocy, or habit call it Welsh rabbit. At least here in New England.
Trev
October 7, 2022It does seem strange, but thank you, Lou. 😊
susiesopinions
October 7, 2022I have never heard an American say it correctly 🤣
Trev
October 7, 2022🤣🤣thank you, Susie. 😊
Gibson Square
October 7, 2022I like to keep my Lee & Perrins until it’s out of date, seems to give it a stronger taste. Incidentally, in Sheffield they Henderson’s Sauce. Nobody up there would use any other Worcestershire (or is that Yorkshire?) sauce tgan Hendo’s.
Trev
October 7, 2022I have never heard of Henderson’s. Thank you 😊
June Lorraine Roberts
October 7, 2022Delicious!
Trev
October 8, 2022Thank you, June. 🙂
juliecroundblog
October 7, 2022Apparently it really did start off as ‘Welsh Rabbit’ as a joke – but was changed later as there was no rabbit in it! You can use Lea and Perrins on stir fry if you don’t have any soy sauce.
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you, Julie, I will remember that about the soy sauce 😊
Jim Flanigan
October 7, 2022Yes, us Yanks struggle with that name. I think I pronounce it as worstchesture, so I try and pronounce it infrequently, if at all. And I’m not sure if I have ever used it. And the Welsh rarebit/rabbit actually being cheese on toast? Well, that’s disappointing. Thanks for the culinary education.
Trev
October 7, 2022You’re welcome Jim and thank you. 😊
Carolyn
October 7, 2022Oh when I saw the photo I began to salivate! Welsh rarebit was always one of my favourite things. When I was little my mum took us for a treat and my brother got a knickerbocker glory but when I was asked what I wanted I said “I want that what smells!” Someone nearby had Welsh rarebit. That’s what I got and I loved it. So your post takes me a long way back! Worcester sauce too.
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you, Carolyn, I am pleased I jogged a memory for you 😊
John
October 7, 2022Thanks for the link, Trev, I love this sauce! I use both versions of the name. 🇬🇧❤️
Trev
October 7, 2022You’re welcome John and thank you 😊
SusanR
October 7, 2022A favorite treat since childhood: a grilled cheese sandwich with Worcestershire sauce for dipping or dribbled on. For me it’s always been Lee & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, and it’s a staple in my house. I pronounce it woo-sta-sheer or something like that.
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you, Susan. Your pronounciation sounds perfect. 😊
nonsmokingladybug
October 7, 2022I Austria, where I grew up, we called it “W-sauce” because nobody knew how to pronounce either Worcestershire or Worcester. 🙂 It’s my favorite sauce especially on steak or in ground meat when I make meatloaf or burgers.
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you and thank you for making me feel really hungry. 😊
Rosaliene Bacchus
October 7, 2022My father also loved Worcester Sauce and used it with all of his meals 🙂
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you as always, Rosaliene. 😊
Herb
October 7, 2022That sounds tasty. I gave up on pronouncing it correctly a long time ago and now I just say it in the silliest sounding way that comes out of my mouth. Everyone knows what I mean, though.
Trev
October 7, 2022Thank you, Herb, tell it as it is. 😊
markbierman
October 8, 2022I’ve never been able to pronounce it correctly.
Trev
October 8, 2022Thank you, Mark, perhaps they should change the name of it. 😊
Going Batty in Wales
October 9, 2022Worcester(shire) sauce isn’t something I perticularly enjoy so I rarely have it in the house. I prefer marmite with cheese. But having something different and something you really enjoy is always nice.
Trev
October 9, 2022I do love Marmite too, thank you. 😊
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mitchteemley
October 9, 2022Worsestershire, a county in the Midlands, has one of those charmingly multisyllabic old place names that aquired an abbreviated pronunciation over the years (you Welsh know at bit about that). “WUS-tər-shər” is the correct way to say it, even in America, but a lot of us don’t know that. Enjoy, Trev!
Trev
October 9, 2022Sounds about right, thank you, Mitch. 🙂
boromax
November 13, 2022Right on, Mitch. That is how my family has always pronounced it, except we left off the ‘r’ in the second syllable. Many times, though, we would say “what’s this here” sauce! 🙂
Eileen
October 10, 2022Yum – I sprinkle the sauce on before I grill the cheese. Welsh rarebit is more like a thick cheese sauce mixed with english mustard and a splash or two of dark ale (or Guinness in our house). Double yum!
Trev
October 10, 2022That’s a great idea about sprinkling Worcester sauce first. I don’t know if I’d like the Guinness though. Thank you, Eileen. 🙂
Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm
October 11, 2022Now I want steak, and now how to pronounce it properly. 🙂
Trev
October 11, 2022Thank you, enjoy your steak and pronounce it as, Wus-ter sauce. 😊
JosieHolford
October 18, 2022I had a big disappointment today. Made toasted cheese for lunch and looked for the HP Sauce. And there it was gone!
Tragic drama.
Was forced to use a chili crisp as an inadequate substitute,
Trev
October 18, 2022Oh dear, that’s a terrible feeling when that happens. Buy two bottles next time. Thank you, Josie. 😊
marlagro
October 20, 2022More blogs…you’re great!
Trev
October 20, 2022Thank you very much, that’s very kind of you. 🙂
Phyllis Moore MythRider
October 24, 2022I’ve not had toasted cheddar cheese with Worcestershire Sauce, sorry, Worcester Sauce. Sounds yummy.
Trev
October 24, 2022It is delicious, Phyllis. Thank you 🙏 😊
Peace Truth
October 24, 2022Australians love Worcestershire Sauce. We all love salt and vinegar oh my goodness 🫣. Over time the old Australians had their own formula made at home 🏡. Today on the supermarket shelf the branding is the same but it is water down like water. I only like my sauce the old way creamy and thick home made 🤫🤫
Trev
October 24, 2022Thank you. 😊
Peace Truth
October 24, 2022Thank you for sharing your life 🌿☘️🌿🌱🍃
Trev
October 24, 2022You’re welcome 😊
unholypursuit
October 28, 2022😊 Americans can say the word just fine when they want to. 🙂
Trev
October 28, 2022Thank you 😊
Crystal Byers
November 6, 2022I probably avoid using it so I don’t have to say it. I like Allegro.
Trev
November 6, 2022Thank you, Crystal. 😊
Sylvain Lechair / monty guidon
November 8, 2022Ce que j’ai pu me régaler de cette sauce! Découverte lors d’un voyage à Londres à la fin des années 80.
Trev
November 10, 2022Thank you 😊
sunnydaysinseattle
November 9, 2022Haha the English, just like the Gloucester, they don’t pronounce the “ce”. Same deal with Greenwich 🙂
Trev
November 10, 2022Indeed. Thank you 😊
Kelly Louise Allen
November 10, 2022Cheese in the fridge. Sourdough’s in the oven. I’m looking the Lee & Perrins!
Trev
November 10, 2022Enjoy 😉
the press music reviews
November 13, 2022Love it. Great read. Have it on my cereal 😋
Trev
November 14, 2022Thank you 😊
willedare
December 8, 2022What a delightful blog post. I, too, ” hate to see food go to waste” — which can lead to all sorts of culinary combinations and innovations… Thank you!
Trev
December 8, 2022Thank you, Will. 😊
kevinashton
January 11, 2023Whilst working in Amsterdam at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, I had an American colleague named Mial Parker, a great chef who went on to represent his country several times at the Culinary Olympics. He was convinced that Lea & Perrins Worcester sauce was made in New Jersey!
Of course I put him straight of that weird notion but your blog post and your mention of how Americans struggle to pronounce Worcester made me curious to get to the bottom of this and sure enough he was in a way right you see Lea & Perrins has a American subsidiary that manufactures Lea & Perrins under licence in New Jersey! So whilst they struggle to pronounce it they do make it!
*The Original and Genuine Worcester Sauce, which was first sold in 1838 by John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins, dispensing chemists from Worchester.
Trev
January 12, 2023Thank you, Kevin, interesting. I never knew about the manufacturing plant in New Jersey. It’s a wonder they didn’t change the spelling to suit their pronunciation. 😊
roksanaamelia
May 13, 2023I love cheese. I don’t like Worcester sauce much.
And I do love to eat.
And you know?
People who love to eat are always the best people 😊
Happy healthy wish for you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Trev
May 17, 2023Thank you, Roksana. I can’t argue with that, I do love eating 🙂