Circa 1886 Homemade Steak Sauce

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Circa 1886

Ingredients

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent.
Stir in the horseradish, garlic, anchovy, and lemon juice. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the water, white vinegar, molasses, tamarind pulp, and cloves.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced slightly and thickened.
Remove the cloves, then strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently on the solids.
Let cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve.