Make baked beans instantly tastier with one added ingredient

The humble can of baked beans - a staple of the classic British breakfast - just got a whole lot more exciting, thanks to a secret ingredient that's been flying under the radar. While many of us are content with the sweet tomato sauce straight out of the tin, some adventurous home cooks have been experimenting with a game-changing addition -

Yes, you read that right - the divisive condiment, often reserved for dishes like stews and casseroles, has been touted as the magic ingredient that elevates baked beans to new heights. Stephanie A Ganz from Simply Recipes swears by it, revealing in a 2024 post that it's her go-to secret ingredient.

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"Worcestershire sauce gives my baked beans a certain je ne sais quoi that makes them sing," she raves. "Worcestershire sauce is a fantastic kitchen-sink condiment for building layers of flavour in savoury dishes, especially beans."

To try this hack, simply combine Worcestershire sauce with ketchup and brown sugar to create a rich, depthful tomato sauce that's remarkably similar to the store-bought variety - but with a certain extra oomph.

So, the next time you're cracking open a can of baked beans, consider giving this unexpected ingredient a whirl.

Your taste buds might just thank you. Worcestershire sauce, that tangy blend of anchovies, shallots, garlic, soy sauce, tamarind, salt and vinegar, is a classic go-to for pepping up marinades, dressings, or as a zesty dip for your steak and burger feasts.

When one adventurous user decided to give their beans on toast a Worcestershire twist, the internet was all ears – and taste buds.

The response was overwhelming, with fellow Redditors quick to dish out their verdicts, reports .

"This is God tier beans on toast! Yum!" exclaimed an impressed commenter. Another chimed in with a scholarly suggestion: "The lunch of true scholars. Next time, try mixing Reggae reggae sauce into the bean sauce, it makes it deliciously spicy."

A third was keen to turn up the heat, proposing: "Try it with sriracha sauce next time."

While another would rather keep it simple, stating: "I'd swap the Worcestershire sauce for black pepper."