Cumberland Sauce

Summary

This classic sauce for cold ham is based on red currant jelly and port with brown sugar and spices. It's great for a picnic-style brunch.

1	t	dry mustard
1	T	Brown Sugar
1⁄4	t	ground ginger
1	pn	cayenne
1⁄4	t	Salt
1⁄4	t	ground cloves
1 1⁄2	c	Port Wine
1⁄2	c	Raisins
1⁄2	c	Slivered almonds
2	t	Corn Starch
2	T	Cold Water
1⁄4	c	Red Currant Jelly
1	T	Grated Orange Zest (or lemon zest)
1⁄4	c	Orange Juice
2	T	Lemon Juice
2	T	Grand Marnier

Combine the spices, sugar, and salt and stir into the port wine.
Add the raisins and almonds and simmer the wine mixture, covered, over moderate heat for 8 minutes.
Stir the cornstarch into the water, and add the mixture to the simmering sauce. Cook for two minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Serve cold with sliced ham or game.

This is also traditionally served with cold sliced game meats.

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