This sauce has great depth of flavor. It's
delicious with pork and turkey, and can be used as a glaze for
ham.
Cumberland Sauce
2 1/2 cups port wine, divided use
1 (10 1/2-ounce) jar red currant jelly
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Bring 2 cups wine and next 8 ingredients
to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring constantly; reduce heat,
and simmer, stirring often, 20 minutes.
- Stir together remaining 1/2 cup wine and
cornstarch until smooth. Stir into hot mixture; bring to a boil
over medium heat. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove
from heat, and cool. Pour into hot sterilized jars, and seal.
Store in refrigerator up to 1 month.
Makes about 4 cups.