Brown sauce (HP Sauce)

brown sauce

Flavor and role

A tangy, fruity British table sauce made from tomatoes, dates, tamarind and vinegar.

Typical dishes and uses

Full English breakfast, bacon sandwich, sausages, meat pies

Substitutes

1 tbsp brown sauce = 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce + 2 tsp ketchup + a few drops of vinegar.

Storage

Unopened: 1 year at room temperature. Opened: 2-3 months in the fridge.

Main countries

United Kingdom

Updated 2026-10-10