Henderson’s Relish, affectionately known in Sheffield as ‘Enderson’s, Relish and Hendo’s, is a vegan-friendly alternative to Worcestershire sauce. It’s tangy, fruity, spicy, and works particularly well shaken into a Bloody Mary.
Henderson’s Relish was a Sheffield institution long before the vegan community discovered it made the perfect alternative to Worcestershire sauce. The comedian, Tom Wrigglesworth, is famously quoted as saying “[while] ‘outsiders’ think Henderson’s is Sheffield's answer to Worcestershire sauce, Sheffielders think it is the answer to everything”!
Henderson’s Relish is a great way to liven up a vegetarian shepherd’s pie or chilli. It even pairs well with dark chocolate! Or to enjoy the relish like a proper Sheffielder, shake it over fish & chips.
Henderson’s Relish was first made in 1885 by Henry Henderson, and although the company has changed hands the sauce itself remains little changed. The recipe is a closely guarded secret, currently known to only three people. In 2016 Henderson’s was named as one of the ‘Great Icons of Yorkshire’, and the sauce has inspired everything from birthday cakes to tattoos!
Henderson's Relish and Worcestershire sauce share similarities in their tangy, savoury profiles, but they differ in ingredients and origins. Henderson's Relish, a Sheffield specialty, is a vegan-friendly alternative with a closely guarded secret recipe dating back to 1885. In contrast, Worcestershire sauce, originating from England, typically contains anchovies and is a key ingredient in British and international cuisines.
Henderson's Relish is made from a blend of water, sugar, vinegar, caramel colour, salt, tamarinds, cayenne pepper, and cloves. Its precise recipe is a closely guarded secret known to only three people, giving it a distinct tangy, fruity, and spicy flavour profile that sets it apart as a beloved condiment, particularly in Sheffield.
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Product formulations and details may change. For the latest ingredients and allergen information always check product packaging prior to consumption. Ingredients: water, spirit vinegar, sugar, colour (caramel E150c), sugar syrup, salt, tamarinds, acid (acetic acid), cayenne pepper, cloves, sweetener (saccharin), garlic oil.
Storage: store in a cool and dry place. Shake well before use.