Steak sauce is normally brown in color, and often made from
tomatoes, spices,
vinegar, and
raisins, and sometimes
anchovies. The taste is either tart or sweet, often peppery, with some similarities to
Worcestershire sauce. Three major brands in the U.S. are the British-originated
A1, domestically produced
Heinz 57, and British-made
Lea & Perrins. There are also numerous smaller makers, regional brands and flavor profiles, and private-label supermarket versions available. These sauces typically mimic the slightly sweet flavor of A1 or Lea & Perrins. Unlike other steak sauces,
H. J. Heinz Company’s Heinz 57 has a
ketchup-like base, which is fortified with malt vinegar and seasoned with mustard, raisin, apple, garlic, onion, and other flavors. Heinz once advertised the yellowish-orange product as tasting "like ketchup with a kick". ==See also==