Best 5 Cumberland Sauce For Chicken Recipes

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Cumberland sauce is a classic English sauce that pairs perfectly with chicken. It is a sweet and tangy sauce made with redcurrant jelly, port wine, and a variety of spices. The sauce is typically served over roasted or grilled chicken, but can also be used as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or wings. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for Cumberland sauce for chicken, providing you with all the information you need to create a delicious and flavorful sauce that will elevate your chicken dishes to new heights.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

BAKED IMPERIAL CHICKEN WITH CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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Make and share this Baked Imperial Chicken With Cumberland Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 -6 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 cup red currant jelly
3 ounces cans orange juice concentrate or 3 ounces cans fresh orange juice, and a little rind
4 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Dip chicken in melted butter.
  • Mix next 3 ingredients together.
  • Roll chicken in mixture and place in shallow baking dish and refrigerate.
  • When ready to cook, bring to room temperature and dot with butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or less.
  • For cumberland sauce: Combine ingredients and simmer until smooth.
  • Serve over chicken and rice.

CUMBERLAND SAUCE FOR CHICKEN



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Categories     Citrus

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lemon
1 green onion, minced
1 c. currant jelly
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
Salt to taste
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. golden raisins
1 orange
1 c. port wine
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Dash of cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. cold water
With a citrus zester remove the rind of the lemon and orange. Drop the lemon and orange rinds and minced onion and white port wine into boiling water for about 3 minutes drain and set aside. Squeeze the juice of the lemon and orange into a saucepan. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and add to juices add remaining ingredients. Stir in the orange and lemon rind and the minced onion simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot. This is especially good with wild duck or venison.

Steps:

  • see above

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 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

Tips:

  • Use ripe and juicy berries for the best flavor. Fresh or frozen berries can be used.
  • Add a little bit of sugar to taste, if desired.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve the sauce over chicken, fish, or pork. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for fruit or crackers.
  • For a variation, try adding a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce.

Conclusion:

Cumberland sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to add flavor and moisture to chicken, fish, or pork. The sauce can also be used as a dipping sauce for fruit or crackers. With its sweet and tangy flavor, Cumberland sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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