For a smoother sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after cooking. The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat gently before serving. Adjust the amount of black pepper and cayenne pepper to your preference for heat. If black currant jelly is unavailable, you can substitute with red currant jelly, but the flavor profile will be slightly different.
Black Cumberland Sauce
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS18
A darkly delicious twist on the classic Cumberland sauce, this version boasts the deep, complex flavors of black currants and caramelized onions. Perfect alongside roasted meats, it offers a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy counterpoint that elevates any dish.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Fiber1 g
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Protein0 g
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Saturated Fat0 g
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Sodium2 mg
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Sugar37 g
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Fat1 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepHeat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the minced onions until they are deeply caramelized and nearly dark brown, approximately 10-15 minutes.
02
StepPour the red wine into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.
03
StepStir in the black currant jelly, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, black pepper, mustard powder, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt into the onion and wine mixture until everything is thoroughly combined.
04
StepBring the sauce to a gentle boil, then immediately remove from the heat.
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Meaghan Hoeger
Jul 1, 2025I used red currant jelly since I couldn't find black currant, and it was still very good. Next time I'll try to find the black currant for the true flavor.
Hosea Rohan
Jun 4, 2025A little too spicy for my taste, so I reduced the cayenne pepper. Otherwise, perfect!
Mario Huel
May 25, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the results are amazing. I'll be making this again for sure.
Fermin Hahn
May 22, 2025This recipe is a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Roy Shields
May 5, 2025This sauce is incredible! The caramelized onions make all the difference.
Murray Marvin
Apr 21, 2025I made this for Christmas dinner, and everyone raved about it. The black currant flavor is unique and delicious.