Oxford Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 98
Flavorful Oxford Sauce for Meat Dishes
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 shallots , minced
1 orange
1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 dash cayenne
1/3 cup red currant jelly , melted
1/3 cup port wine
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 dash ginger

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
73
Sugar
11g
Fat
0g
Oxford Sauce is a classic British sauce that has been around for centuries. It is a tangy, fruity, and slightly spicy sauce that is traditionally served with roast beef, game, and other meats. This sauce adds an exceptional depth of flavor to any meat dish that it is served with. Its combination of sweet and spicy flavors adds both balance and complexity to any meat dish.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, sauté minced shallots until they become translucent.
2.Grate the zest of the orange and lemon into the pan and squeeze in the juice, stirring to combine.
3.Add sugar, cayenne, ginger, red currant jelly, port wine, and prepared mustard, stirring frequently until the jelly is melted.
4.Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

PROS

This sauce adds a unique, complex flavor to any meat dish it is paired with.

Its blend of sweet and spicy flavors is sure to delight your taste buds.

It is easy to make and stores well in the refrigerator for several weeks.

CONS

The recipe calls for port wine, which may not be readily available in some countries.

It may be too sweet for some palates and is not recommended for those who are sensitive to spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

As with most savory sauces, Oxford Sauce is not particularly healthy in large amounts.
However, it does contain ginger, which has anti-inflammatory properties that may help alleviate symptoms of nausea and muscle pain.

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