Redcurrant sauce

Overview of Redcurrant sauce:

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Redcurrant Sauce

Redcurrant sauce is a sweet and tangy condiment made from redcurrant berries. It is often used as an accompaniment to meats, particularly lamb, and is a traditional component of British cuisine.

Ingredients

The primary ingredient in redcurrant sauce is redcurrant berries. Other common ingredients include sugar, water, and sometimes lemon juice or vinegar to add acidity.

Preparation

To prepare redcurrant sauce, the redcurrant berries are first washed and stemmed. They are then simmered with water and sugar until the berries burst and the mixture thickens. Some recipes also include the addition of lemon juice or vinegar for extra tang.

Uses

Redcurrant sauce is most commonly served with lamb, but it can also be used with other meats such as pork or duck. It can also be used as a glaze for roasts or as a topping for desserts like ice cream or pancakes.

Variations

There are many variations of redcurrant sauce, including those that add other fruits such as blackcurrant or raspberry, or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Some versions also include wine or port for added depth of flavor.

See Also

• Cranberry sauce
• Mint sauce
• Apple sauce
• Cumberland sauce

References

• The Joy of Cooking
• Mastering the Art of French Cooking
• The Silver Spoon (cookbook)

External Links

• BBC Food - Redcurrant Sauce
• Delia Online - Redcurrant Sauce

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