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A Substitute For Caper Sauce

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A Substitute For Caper Sauce

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\"\" 74 \"\"
Recipe Score · Tried & True
⏱ Time
2 minutes to simmer

🥘 Ingredients

1/2 pint of melted butter, No. 376, 2 tablespoonfuls of cut parsley, 1/2 teaspoonful of salt, 1 tablespoonful of vinegar.

👨‍🍳 Method

Boil the parsley slowly to let it become a bad colour; cut, but do not chop it fine. Add it to 1/2 pint of smoothly-made melted butter, with salt and vinegar in the above proportions. Boil up and serve.

📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.

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Henry — Traditionalist
★★★★★ 2026-05-08
Old-fashioned cooking done right

I tried this "substitute for caper sauce" expecting a quick, simple sauce. I found that it is delightfully unpretentious, a stark contrast to the fancy emulsions I've made in my career. It was a challenge to keep my butter melted without scorching it — a true test of patience and low heat management. I was particularly struck by the instruction to boil the parsley until it turned a "bad colour". This yielded a surprisingly earthy, muted flavour that I didn't expect from such a simple ingredient. The vinegar cut through the richness of the butter beautifully, creating a harmonious balance of flavours. This sauce would be a wonderful addition to a weeknight cook's repertoire. It pairs excellently with simply grilled fish or roasted chicken, adding a touch of vintage charm to modern meals. The best part? It's ready in a flash, making it an ideal last-minute sauce to have up your sleeve. The key to success? Don't rush the butter.

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