Red Currant Sauce Recipe

Elevate your chicken, poultry, or game dishes with this vibrant red currant sauce! This recipe strikes a delicious balance between sweet and tart, resulting in a bright, slightly tangy sauce perfect for drizzling over rice, battered meats, or even as a dipping sauce. Made with fresh or frozen currants, it's surprisingly quick and easy to make, and the slightly thinner consistency allows for beautiful absorption into your favorite dishes. Get ready to impress your guests with this unique and flavorful culinary creation!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 92.9 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Currant Sauce

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How to Make Red Currant Sauce

  1. Combine 1 cup red currants (fresh or frozen), 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, maintaining a gentle simmer.
  3. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. For frozen currants, allow an extra 5 minutes for defrosting. If using fresh currants, 20 minutes should be sufficient. If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water into the sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a touch more vinegar for extra tartness or a teaspoon of sugar for added sweetness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g