This Homemade Heinz 57 Sauce is a simple to make sauce that comes together quickly without cooking and is flavorful, sweet, and tangy. It can be used in so many different ways and is the perfect copycat Heinz sauce.
When it comes to steak, if I need steak sauce, then there's a certain sauce that I enjoy using. And that is Heinz 57 sauce. It's loaded with a blend of spices, so flavorful, and tasty.
I decided to try recreating the sauce and this homemade version is pretty close. I hope that you get a chance to give it a try soon. Let's get started!
Why You'll Love This Sauce
- Simple Ingredients - Only requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
- Completely Homemade - The advantage of making a homemade sauce is that you have more control over the ingredients that are included. You can adjust the sweetness and salt included.
- Multi-Use Sauce - A beloved condiment sauce that can be used in so many different ways, not just steak. Use it in a wide range of dishes such as chicken, shrimp, or as a dipping sauce or marinade.
What is Heinz 57 Sauce?
- Heinz 57 is a classic American sauce, first created in the 1920s.
- The "57" was a marketing strategy by Henry J. Heinz, despite the company having more than 57 products at the time.
- Trusted Brand: Heinz 57 gained popularity due to its widely recognized and reliable brand.
- Unique & Versatile: Its distinctive color and flavor made it a go-to condiment for both simple and upscale meals.
Ingredients You'll Need
This tasty and flavorful sauce can be made in minutes with ingredients that you probably already have on hand or can easily be located at many grocery stores.
- Ketchup - The main ingredient and base of the sauce to give it a sweet and slightly tangy tomato flavor. Use any ketchup that you prefer.
- Worcestershire Sauce - An intense savory and umami flavor that rounds out the sauce. Try not to substitute or omit this ingredient as it makes a difference in the taste of the sauce.
- Hot Sauce - Go with your favorite brand of hot sauce to add a slight amount of heat to the sauce. You could even use sriracha sauce as a substitute.
- Vinegar - Use apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar to add acid to the zesty sauce and give it a slightly tart flavor. Malt vinegar could also be used.
- Yellow Mustard - Gives the sauce a tart and tangy taste that brings the sauce together.
- Granulated Sugar - Adds sweetness to the sauce and helps to balance the tart and tangy flavors. Use granulated sugar, honey, or light brown sugar if you prefer.
- Salt - Brings out the flavors of the other ingredients in the sauce and prevents the sauce from tasting bland.
Optional Ingredients
The sauce is perfect and fairly similar to the original beloved sauce made by the H.J. Heinz Company. However, if you want to customize it even further and add more interesting ingredients, here are a few options:
- Lemon Juice - Prefer a more tart sauce? Then add in some more acid with a little squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Tomato Puree - If you prefer a more savory sauce with less sweetness, substitute the ketchup for tomato puree instead.
- Spices - Want a more flavorful and spice-filled sauce? Try heading to your spice rack and add in a few of your favorite spices such as onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, oregano, or cayenne pepper.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.
How to Make Homemade Heinz Steak Sauce
Using a medium-sized bowl, add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, yellow mustard, granulated sugar, and salt.
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Stir or whisk together all of the ingredients until they are fully combined.
Transfer the sauce to a serving container or jar and pair it with steak, chicken, french fries, or potato wedges. Enjoy!
Best Sauce Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Be sure to take your time and combine the ingredients. I prefer to use a whisk, but you could use a hand mixer, food processor, or blender instead.
- Feel free to taste and adjust the ingredient amounts to your liking.
- Try to use high-quality ingredients since the ingredient list is so short, you might as well use the best ingredients available to you.
- Label and date your container before storing it. This will help you to be able to keep track of the freshness timeframe.
Storage Tips
Storage. Place the finished sauce in an airtight container, covered container, or jar with a lid. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before using it, give it a little stir to combine just in case it has separated a bit.
Heating. The best thing about this sauce is that it does not need to be heated to make. I have found that heating the sauce while making it changes the flavor and it ends up tasting more like barbecue sauce instead.
Freezing. This sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Simply place it in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer until you're ready to use it again. Transfer it to the refrigerator and allow it to thaw overnight before using.
Want a Few Recipes To Use This Sauce? Try These:
- Old Fashioned Hamburger Recipe
- Baked Potato Wedges
- Ribeye Steak
- Cast Iron Flank Steak
- Toasted Steak Sandwich
- Cast Iron Chicken Breast
- Hamburger Steak
Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to enjoy this Copycat Heinz 57 Recipe? Please share them in the comments below!
📖 Recipe
Heinz 57 Sauce
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Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 Storage container or jar with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Using a medium-sized bowl, add 1 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Stir or whisk together all of the ingredients until they are fully combined.
- Transfer the sauce to a serving container or jar and pair it with steak, chicken, french fries, or potato wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to take your time and combine the ingredients. I prefer to use a whisk, but you could use a hand mixer, food processor, or blender instead.
- Feel free to taste and adjust the ingredient amounts to your liking.
- Try to use high-quality ingredients since the ingredient list is so short, you might as well use the best ingredients available to you.
- Label and date your container before storing it. This will help you to be able to keep track of the freshness timeframe.
Angela P Dyer says
For the small amount of ingredients this recipe is fantastic. It’s my go to now!
LaKita says
Thank you Angela, happy to hear it 🙂
Kwana says
This is the PERFECT Heinz 57 sauce recipe. The only thing I did differently was add 1/4 tsp of bottled lemon juice.
Thanks for this recipe, it is going to save a lot of money.
LaKita says
Thank you so much for sharing Kwana, glad you're enjoying the recipe!!