Watkins Mushroom Ketchup (6 fluid ounce)

I bought this because I wanted to experience something akin to the mushroom-based precursor to what we currently call ketchup/catsup. It's very different (which I expected). The bottles aren't very big, but the flavor is strong enough that you don't need a lot. The consistency is watery and the taste is like a cross between A1 steak sauce and Lee & Perrins Worchestershire sauce. It's very salty and savory--not sweet at all. Due to the watery consistency and lack of a pour spout, it can be a it of a hassle for dipping, but the flavor is incredible. It pairs well with steak, and probably most any savory dish. It's a bit on the pricey side, but not outrageously so.

A great condiment/ingredient to use instead of just regular Worchestershire sauce. Not overpowering, just the right hint of umami to leave you guests gussing what your secret ingredient is.

I love this product. It has good flavor. Good on beef or chicken. I love it on steak and hamburgers. I couldn't find it for many years and I'm very glad that Amazon carries it now. It's a definite reorder in our house.

Tastes a lot like worchorsor saws. lol. Whenever I make brown rice in my rice maker, I throw a little bit of this in it. Comes out really well. in fact, now I'm going to make some just because I was writing about it.

I got this years ago, and I still use it regularly as an acid replacement in recipes where they normally call for wine or vinegar. It's excellently crafted and very tasty.

Saw of YouTube video (Townsends) of how they used to make and use this in the 1700's before tomato ketchup existed. Had to taste it and I'm glad I did. Delicious! Like Worcester sauce but better. I'm going to try it on everything! Don't let the word mushroom fool you. It's not thick...its liquid and thin. The spice mix is what gives this the flavor. Recommended!

It’s liquid. Not like ketchup.

A little bit goes a long way, but it's good for adding that umami-ness to pretty much anything. Be aware, it has the consistency of vinegar, so it pours fast. Taste-wise, I'd say it's a bit like a vegan Worcestershire sauce.

I love this stuff on most things. My Nan n grandad used to have it years ago, and me and my parents would love using it on our food. It’s great on fry ups! There is no thickness to it, as it’s like a vinegar, rather than a sauce. This is why I put 1 out of 5 for thickness. It isn’t a fault, this is how it should be. Value I gave it 3 out of 5. Because years ago when Nan used to buy it, it was £2 in shops. I have also found it in shops few years ago for £2.50. So it’s expensive compared to that, but this product is hard to get now, so justifies the price been more expensive. But... this price was the cheapest I could find on Amazon.

You don't need much in the dish, to make the flavour pop out. I bought this as an experiment and thought it was cheap at the time, and it is because the quality is amazing with not just one, but 2 bottles. The flavour has an earthy quality which you'd expect from Mushroom ketchup but reminds me of a cross between Soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Works well in all kinds of foods from Chinese cooking to Italian to good old fashioned shepherd's pie. Try it, it'll become a permanent feature in your kitchen cupboards.

I started buying this stuff about 10 years ago because I heard it was a good alternative for Worchestershire Sauce (Lea and Perrins) for my cheese on toast, and didn't contain anchovies, so win win! (For me, anyway.) I only bought it via amazon this time because my local supermarket is small and doesn't stock this, and since lockdown I've been staying local. It does have a similar flavour to worchestershire sauce but it's milder. It's great for adding flavour to sauces, mushroom soups, etc. I use it in a lot of my cooking to give a depth of flavour since I'm not cooking with meat, I also add it to risottos. Also, most importantly... it's great for cheese on toast!

The term ketchup suggests a thick sauce, but this is in fact more like Worcestershire sauce in terms of consistency. I'd suggest it works better as a cooking ingredient rather than something to put on a finished plate of food. It adds a very nice umami flavour so is great in casseroles / stews / chillis and the like. It's quite concentrated so you only need a little. Be aware that its consistency means it comes out quite quickly so it's easy to add too much if you're not careful!

Great addition sauces and other meals. Has a deep earthy taste which enhances the flavours of other ingredients.