Best Savory Black Currant Sauce Recipes

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SAVORY BLACK CURRANT SAUCE



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This is a savory black currant sauce that makes a wonderful accompaniment to duck, pork and game. The sauce can be made several hours ahead of time. Re-warm it over low heat before serving. Recipe from Chef Sallie Williams.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
3 large shallots, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup black currant jelly
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dry white wine
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium size heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the shallots and garlic and saute until transparent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the brandy, jelly, mustard and wine.
  • Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 231.6, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 22.1, Protein 1.3

BLACK CURRANT CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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This sauce is easy to do, but needs to be cooled overnight for flavors to develop. Use either fresh currants or frozen currants.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces black currants, about 2 cups
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 large blood orange, juiced and zested (or other orange)
1/2 cup ruby port
1 tablespoon ruby port

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil, over medium high heat.
  • Stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until currants have popped and sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5, Fat 0.3, Sodium 13.9, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 31.1, Protein 1.1

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