Cumberland Sauce
Ingredients
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1 orange
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1 lemon
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150 ml (1/4 pint) water
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225 g (8 oz) redcurrant jelly
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2 tbs arrowroot
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2 tbs cold water
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150 ml (1/4 pint) port
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pinch Schwartz Ginger Ground
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pinch Schwartz Cayenne Pepper
Method
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Pare the rinds from the orange and lemon removing any white pith. Cut into very thin strips. Place in a pan, cover with 150ml (1/4 pint) water and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile squeeze juice from fruit and place in a pan with the redcurrant jelly. Simmer for 5 minutes. Blend arrowroot and 2 tbs water to form a smooth paste. Stir into the sauce and bring to the boil stirring. Add port, rinds and the rind water. Season to taste using Ginger and Cayenne Pepper.
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Leave for 24 hours in a refrigerator before serving cold with ham, pork, turkey or lamb.
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Do not freeze.
Makes 4-6 servings.
Many thanks to Schwartz for letting us use this recipe.

