Steak sauce - nearest A-1 equivalent?

Can anybody suggest a good substitute for A-1 steak sauce? I've learned on the web that HP is the closest, though you may have different opinions. Also A-1 was described as "like HP but 10 times yummier" which doesn't give me great confidence in HP on a steak. I've also found recipes for making your own A-1 but they have lots of ingredients. I'm wondering if perhaps there is something you can add to HP which will do the job, more or less. Any suggestions?

DJC

Why do some people insist on ruining a good steak by either over cooking it or putting sauce on it?  It's a travesty!

That's what I truly believe...but, that doesn't help you...so, hmmm...what if you look at the ingredients in each bottle?  Then, whatever is in the A1 that the HP is lacking, if you can find those ingredients, you could add the missing ingredients to your HP.  Worth a try?  Maybe. 

I find A-1 to be much more vinegary in taste than HP sauce.  I prefer HP sauce as it seems to go with so much more.  Of course, I don't put anything on my steak, either, usually.  English mustard on roast beef, but nothing on my steak.

have you thought of just making your own :

HOMEMADE STEAK SAUCE   

1 c. ketchup
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 cup of onion, finely chopped
6 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine or tarragon vinegar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 large whole shallot, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried onion powder
1 tbsp liquid pectin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 whole anchovies (canned)
4 large whole large mushrooms, fresh

Place all ingredients in blender container and process until smooth. Simmer in saucepan 20 minutes and cool. Store in refrigerator.

yes, i thought of it. We don't have a blender  though. Also, I was intimidated by that list of ingredients. makes for an expensive sauce when you source all of those. Thanks though.

DJC

Why do some people insist on ruining a good steak by either over cooking it or putting sauce on it?  It's a travesty!

I agree... sauce on a steak?
What's wrong with the lovely bloody juice that comes from the meat?!    (apologies to all veggies...)

What's wrong with the lovely bloody juice that comes from the meat?!    (apologies to all veggies...)

Mingin'!  I'm surprised the thing doesn't 'moo' and then walk off your plate  .

I don't take sauce on steak, either, BUT I do marinade steak for 24 hours before cooking and will only eat them fresh off the barbie.  Preferably w/a large jacket tattie and a side of roast veg.

I guess it's just trial and error then get some HP and tweak it to your liking....I like HP on a bacon sandwich but on steak...I leave the sucker alone.


I don't like steak bleeding ..yick

Well, I like sauce on my steak, and wouldn't mind knowing if there is an sauce similar to A-1 on this side of the water. MMmmm steak with peppercream, that's good too. Of course, marinaded steak (have you tried oranges?) is good too, as is a beautifully cooked steak (I prefer mine medium well, thank you), plain. Steak is good no matter how it is done as long as it's done right.

Damn you all however I will not be having steak tonight!  

So Im the only one who likes rare steaks?

This has nothing to do with steak sauce really, but I have never been able to find good meat tenderizers here, so every time I go back to the US or someone comes over for a visit I get several packs of Adolf's tenderizer/marinade. I also brought several jars of sprinkle on tenderizer. I've seen marinades here...but has anyone seen tenderizers?

So Im the only one who likes rare steaks?

I love mine rare!!!

So Im the only one who likes rare steaks?

Darlin', I like them to walk to the table, plop themselves on the plate and hand me the knife & fork!! 

Well done is the only way to go.  Pinky bits, yuk.  Just like covering your steak in a bacteria-laden sauce.  Boak.

Just reminds me of what I see in clinic......so I'll pass.


Well marinade and properly cooked to medium to well..not charred..yick