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Heinz 57 or A-1 steak sauce

14 years ago

Never cared for A-1, but tried it yesterday on my hamburger steak and wasn't so bad. Restaurant was out of my favorite, Heinz 57.

You have a preference?

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sheilajoyce_gw
14 years ago
I prefer neither, but DH likes A-1. I often use Lea & Perrins Worchestershire Sauce in cooking.
glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
Neither for me on a grilled steak, but I enjoy it on a hamburger steak.
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lynn_d
14 years ago
We usually use A1 if we are using any, like Sheilajoyce, I prefer Worcestershire for cooking and was raised using that with garlic on steaks.
matti5
14 years ago
I don't care for either, but DH loves A-1.

Yum! I love hamburger steak with grilled onions and mushrooms.
LuAnn_in_PA
14 years ago
Neither!
bigack
14 years ago
I like 57
chloecat
14 years ago
Neither. Rare.
wanda_va
14 years ago
Definitely A-1!!
mary_c_gw
14 years ago
Neither on a steak. I want my steak to taste like steak!

I will use either to enhance a meatloaf or a stew. They are pretty similar in flavor. Mostly I use Lea and Perrins Worchestershire sauce, though.
glenda_al
Original Author
14 years ago
With prime rib, I love a little bit of horseradish on the side for dipping.
jannie
14 years ago
I like both, but I like Worchestchire (sp?) even better.
brightonborn
14 years ago
A1 but the thick and hearty variety...love it on steak .
Toni S
14 years ago
A1 yummy
Georgysmom
14 years ago
I don't think I've ever had Heinz and I can't even stand the smell of A-1. I guess I'm just not a steak sauce person. DH likes A1.
lindyluwho
14 years ago
A-1 but NEVER, EVER would I use it on a steak.

Linda
Marilyn Sue
14 years ago
I don't care for steak sauce, like mine plain, but must have it medium rare. I am really not a steak person.

Sue
ronm80
14 years ago
We love Heinz 57 sometime with horseradish. gosh is it expensive now.
Kathsgrdn
14 years ago
Heinz 57
Happyladi
14 years ago
I use Heinz 57 in my meatloaf but not on steaks or hamburgers. It might be tasty mixed in with the hamburger meat.
wildchild
14 years ago
Never ever on steak. Steak is rare and tasty.

But I keep both around for other things. I like Heize57 with pork or chicken and I like A1 on hamburger steak. I like to put both the A1 and a little ketchup with it on a plate for dipping.
linda_in_iowa
14 years ago
When I was a little kid I thought it was Lea & Parents, LOL.
marry
14 years ago
My husband likes Heinz 57, I like
A-1 best, but I like it mixed 50/50
with French salad dressing!
moonie_57 (8 NC)
14 years ago
Sometimes I'm in the mood for one, sometimes the other. What I really prefer is mine grilled with Everglade Seasoning. Love that stuff!

That's really funny Linda! When my sister was little, back when Lyndon B Johnson was president, for some reason she called Worcestershire sauce LBJ. To this day we still refer to it as the LBJ sauce. :)
roseluver
14 years ago
I don't use any on the steaks I cook at home, but sometimes at a restaurant I will use A-1 to disguise their
seasoning.
User
14 years ago
Neither. Good steak doesn't need sauce.
dirtundermyfingers
14 years ago
Neither, I prefer worchestershire sauce and salt and pepper on my steak.

Stacie
mamatoad
14 years ago
We always have a bottle of A-1 on hand because DIL and SIL prefer it, but I seldom put anything on my steak. Just like it plain with salt and pepper.
workoutlady
14 years ago
If I have anything it's ketchup.
jemdandy
14 years ago
Love A-1 on steaks. For hamburgers, its horseradish mustard.
angelaid
14 years ago
A1 for meat, Heinz 57 on crispy hash browns

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