Best 7 Cumberland Sauce For Chicken Recipes

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**Cumberland Sauce for Chicken: A Flavorful Journey**

Cumberland sauce is a classic English sauce that pairs perfectly with chicken. It is a rich, fruity sauce made with redcurrant jelly, port wine, and a blend of spices. This versatile sauce can be used as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce, adding a sweet and tangy flavor to any chicken dish. In this article, we present three delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of Cumberland sauce:

- **Classic Cumberland Sauce**: Experience the traditional taste of Cumberland sauce with this easy-to-follow recipe. Made with redcurrant jelly, port wine, and a blend of aromatic spices, this sauce is perfect for glazing roasted or grilled chicken.

- **Honey-Cumberland Sauce**: This variation of Cumberland sauce adds a touch of sweetness with honey. The combination of honey, redcurrant jelly, and port wine creates a harmonious balance of flavors that complements chicken in a delightful way.

- **Cumberland Sauce with Orange**: Introduce a burst of citrusy freshness to your chicken with this orange-infused Cumberland sauce. The addition of orange zest and juice adds a vibrant flavor profile that elevates the classic sauce to new heights.

Whether you prefer the traditional, sweet, or citrusy variation, these Cumberland sauce recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and make your chicken dishes shine. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED IMPERIAL CHICKEN WITH CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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Make and share this Baked Imperial Chicken With Cumberland Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 -6 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 cup red currant jelly
3 ounces cans orange juice concentrate or 3 ounces cans fresh orange juice, and a little rind
4 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Dip chicken in melted butter.
  • Mix next 3 ingredients together.
  • Roll chicken in mixture and place in shallow baking dish and refrigerate.
  • When ready to cook, bring to room temperature and dot with butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or less.
  • For cumberland sauce: Combine ingredients and simmer until smooth.
  • Serve over chicken and rice.

BONELESS DUCK BREAST WITH CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 boneless duck breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon ground sage
Wild Rice Stuffing, recipe follows
Cumberland Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup wild rice
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 onion, dice small
1 cup thickly sliced mushrooms
3 stalks celery (remove leaves), cut into small dice
1 cup seedless grapes
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 lemons, slivered rind and juice
2 oranges, slivered rind and juice
2 (8-ounce) jars red currant jelly
1 cup port
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water, to thicken

Steps:

  • Rub duck breasts with salt, pepper, and ground sage. Grill on each side for 6 to 7 minutes. Serve sliced over Wild Rice Stuffing. Serve with Cumberland Sauce on the side.
  • Boil rice in stock until cooked but not too mushy. Drain. In a separate pan, saute vegetables in butter. Combine rice, sauteed vegetables, grapes, sherry, and seasoning.
  • Scald rinds and their juice in boiling water for 1 minute. Set aside. Heat jelly, port, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a pot, stirring until bubbling. Add the scalded juice and rind to the sauce. Add the cornstarch mixture and let boil and thicken.

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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 36.9 g

CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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Make and share this Cumberland Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Jellies

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange
1 lemon
8 ounces red currant jelly
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons ruby port
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a saucepan of water on to boil. Pare the zest of the orange and lemon, taking as little of the white pith as possible, then cut into long fine shreds. Drop into the boiling water and leave to simmer for 5 minutes to soften them and remove any bitterness. Drain.
  • Put the jelly, mustard and port into a saucepan and stir, then whisk, over a low heat until smoothly amalgamated. Bring up to the boil; add the blanched orange and lemon zest, the ginger and a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Pour into a serving jug or bowl, and then leave to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 36.2, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 16.8, Protein 0.4

CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     lunch, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon
1 orange
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Port wine
2 tablespoons red currant jelly
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon imported mustard, preferably Dijon
Salt to taste, if desired
Pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the thin outside rind of the lemon and orange. Cut into shreds and put in a small saucepan. Add the water and bring to a boil. Simmer seven minutes. Scoop out and discard the shreds.
  • Squeeze the juice from the lemon and orange and set aside.
  • Add the Port, jelly, vinegar, mustard, salt, cayenne and lemon and orange juice.
  • Bring to the boil and let simmer five minutes. Let cool. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 502 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BLACK CURRANT CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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Provided by Indrani Sen

Categories     easy, condiments, dips and spreads

Time 20m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh or frozen black currants, stems removed
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 large blood orange or other orange
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon ruby port wine

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until currants have popped and sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 336, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 20 milligrams, Sugar 59 grams

CUMBERLAND SAUCE



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This is a sweet and spicy sauce from the British Isles - I've heard that it's from Ireland and from England, although with the name, I would guess England.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 julienned orange rind
1/2 cup currant jelly
1/3 cup port wine or 1/3 cup sherry wine
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch the rind in boiling water.
  • Combine jelly, wine, juice, mustard, and ginger (reserve 3 tbs of the orange juice) and bring to a boil.
  • Combine cornstarch with reserved juice and add to boiling mixture.
  • Add lemon, cayenne, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until thickened.
  • Strain the sauce and add the blanched orange rind.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor. The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, but still juicy.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Cumberland sauce is a versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Cumberland sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for chicken. It is made with a combination of red currant jelly, orange juice, and spices. The sauce is sweet and tangy, with a slight hint of spice. It is a great way to add flavor to your chicken dishes. Whether you are serving it with roasted chicken, grilled chicken, or fried chicken, Cumberland sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new way to enjoy chicken, give Cumberland sauce a try.

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