Black Cumberland Sauce

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My 'Black Cumberland' version of the traditional red currant Cumberland sauce, uses black currants and some very browned onions. Serve this sauce, hot or cold, alongside any meat roast.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on February 16, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • ½ cup minced onion

  • ⅓ cup red wine

  • 1 cup black currant jelly

  • 2 oranges, zested and juiced

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in the hot oil, until nearly dark brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Pour wine into the saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute; remove pan from heat.

  3. Stir currant jelly, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, black pepper, mustard powder, ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt into onion mixture until combined.

  4. Bring sauce to a boil; remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
1g Fat
42g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 55mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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