Best 6 Black Cumberland Sauce Recipes

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Black Cumberland sauce is a classic British sauce that is a perfect accompaniment to cold meats, pies, and game. Made with a combination of port, redcurrant jelly, and spices, this sweet and tangy sauce adds a touch of sophistication and flavor to any dish. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe to make at home or want to explore the variations that exist, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and memorable black Cumberland sauce.

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BLACK CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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My 'Black Cumberland' version of the traditional red currant Cumberland sauce, uses black currants and some very browned onions. Serve this sauce, hot or cold, alongside any meat roast.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ cup minced onion
⅓ cup red wine
1 cup black currant jelly
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in the hot oil, until nearly dark brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour wine into the saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute; remove pan from heat.
  • Stir currant jelly, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, black pepper, mustard powder, ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt into onion mixture until combined.
  • Bring sauce to a boil; remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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This is, for me, one of the great classic English sauces, provided it's made with a good-quality redcurrant jelly with a high fruit content; some of the commercial varieties are lacking in fruit and are too sickly sweet. Cumberland sauce is always served cold and is a wonderful accompaniment to either hot or cold gammon, tongue, cold goose or game, and it goes extremely well with a slice of Old-fashioned Raised Game Pie, see below. This sauce should not be thickened - it is meant to have a thinnish consistency.

Categories     Gravy, sauces, dressings and stock     Savoury     Christmas: Chutneys, Pickles and Preserves     Christmas: Stuffings and Sauces

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium lemon
1 medium orange
4 heaped tablespoons good-quality redcurrant jelly
4 tablespoons port
1 heaped teaspoon mustard powder
1 heaped teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • First, thinly pare off the zest of both the lemon and the orange, using a potato peeler, then cut them into very small strips ½ inch (1 cm) long and as thin as possible. Boil them in water for 5 minutes to extract any bitterness, then drain well. Now place the redcurrant jelly in a saucepan with the port and melt, whisking them together over a low heat for about 5 or 10 minutes. The redcurrant jelly won't melt completely, so it's best to sieve it afterwards to get rid of any obstinate little globules. In a serving bowl, mix the mustard and ginger with the juice of half the lemon until smooth, then add the juice of the whole orange, the port and redcurrant mixture, and finally the strips of lemon and orange zest. Mix well and the sauce is ready to use. Cumberland sauce stores well in a screw-top jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     lunch, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon
1 orange
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Port wine
2 tablespoons red currant jelly
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon imported mustard, preferably Dijon
Salt to taste, if desired
Pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the thin outside rind of the lemon and orange. Cut into shreds and put in a small saucepan. Add the water and bring to a boil. Simmer seven minutes. Scoop out and discard the shreds.
  • Squeeze the juice from the lemon and orange and set aside.
  • Add the Port, jelly, vinegar, mustard, salt, cayenne and lemon and orange juice.
  • Bring to the boil and let simmer five minutes. Let cool. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 502 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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This is a sweet and spicy sauce from the British Isles - I've heard that it's from Ireland and from England, although with the name, I would guess England.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 julienned orange rind
1/2 cup currant jelly
1/3 cup port wine or 1/3 cup sherry wine
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch the rind in boiling water.
  • Combine jelly, wine, juice, mustard, and ginger (reserve 3 tbs of the orange juice) and bring to a boil.
  • Combine cornstarch with reserved juice and add to boiling mixture.
  • Add lemon, cayenne, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until thickened.
  • Strain the sauce and add the blanched orange rind.

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

BLACK CURRANT CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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Provided by Indrani Sen

Categories     easy, condiments, dips and spreads

Time 20m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh or frozen black currants, stems removed
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 large blood orange or other orange
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon ruby port wine

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until currants have popped and sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 336, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 20 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh herbs, spices, and vegetables will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many variations of Cumberland sauce, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find one that you like.
  • Make sure to reduce the sauce until it is thick and syrupy. This will help it to adhere to the meat and vegetables.
  • Serve the sauce immediately. Cumberland sauce is best served warm, so make it just before you are ready to eat.

Conclusion:

Cumberland sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It is perfect for serving with roasted or grilled meats, vegetables, or even fish. With its sweet and tangy flavor, Cumberland sauce is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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