Best 7 Red Currant Ham Sauce Recipes

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**Red Currant Ham Sauce: A Sweet and Tangy Twist to Your Ham Dish**

Ham is a versatile meat that can be prepared in various ways. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make sauce to accompany your ham, look no further than red currant ham sauce. This sauce is made with fresh red currants, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard. It's the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will complement your ham perfectly.

This article provides two variations of red currant ham sauce: a classic version and a slow cooker version. The classic version is a quick and easy stovetop recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes. The slow cooker version, on the other hand, is a great option for busy weeknights or when you want to entertain guests. Simply throw all the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work for you.

Both versions of the sauce are incredibly versatile. You can serve it over ham, pork, or chicken. It's also great as a glaze for roasted vegetables or as a dipping sauce for appetizers. No matter how you choose to use it, red currant ham sauce is sure to be a hit.

This article includes detailed instructions for both versions of the sauce, as well as tips for storing and reheating leftovers. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to make a delicious and flavorful red currant ham sauce that will elevate your next ham dish to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAM WITH CURRANT SAUCE



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"This tender ham slice cooks in no time...and the sweet and zippy glaze is so quick to make, with just two ingredients," says Sharon Shaw of Battle Creek, Michigan. "It's an easy main dish for two."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bone-in fully cooked ham slice (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup currant jelly
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring ham and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until ham is heated through, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine jelly and horseradish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve over ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 3057mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.

RED CURRANT HAM SAUCE



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This is a reciepe from a Dear Old Friend.She gave it to me many years ago.It's the best Ham Sauce I've ever had.Hope you enjoy it too...You can baste your ham with it while cooking or just pour it over it when eating it.

Provided by Marilyn LaFontaine

Categories     Fruit Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1-small 8 oz. jar of currant jelly
1-cup chopped onion
2/3 cup prepared mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Pour Currant Jelly into small saucepan and cook on medium/low until it is melted
  • 2. Add remaining Ingredients and cook until the onions are cooked thoroughly
  • 3. Cool for 5 minutes and serve on your favorite ham or use as a glaze to cook your ham with

RED CURRANT-GLAZED HAM MEATBALLS W/DRIED CHERRIES



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I LOVE these, been making them for about 15 years now. A nice change from regular meatballs. Everyone really likes them. I usually serve these as an appy or even a side dish for parties, but I wouldn't see why it couldn't be made as a main dish, too! :)

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Meat

Time 38m

Yield 24 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 beaten egg
1 slice bread, torn into tiny pieces
1/3 cup snipped dried tart cherry
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb fully cooked ground ham
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2/3 cup red currant jelly
1 -2 tablespoon mustard

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Add next 2 ingredients and mix with hands.
  • Shape into 1" balls.
  • Bake in 13x9 pan and bake at 350º for 18-20 minutes.
  • In small saucepan, melt jelly and mustard.
  • Place meatballs into dish, pour sauce over, stir lightly to coat.
  • Toothpick if desired for appetizers.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 113.4, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 3.5

RED CURRANT SAUCE



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Recipe I came up with to serve with a chicken dish but I think it would be also suited to other poulty and game meats. I didn't use a great amount of sugar so the sauce retains a bit of tartness from the currants which was what I was after rather than anything too sweet. Note that it's quite a thin sauce rather than a thick one, aimed at things like rice and battered items that will soak it up, but you could always thicken it with cornflour.

Provided by Peter J

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

300 g red currants
150 g brown sugar
3 tablespoons malt vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in medium saucepan.
  • Start cooking over medium temperature and lower after a while to maintain a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • I started with frozen currants and cooked for 25 minutes, I imagine 20 minutes would be sufficient for fresh currants and the first 5 minutes was more or less defrosting them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 20.8, Protein 0.5

EASTER HAM WITH RED CURRANT GLAZE



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This ruby-red glazed ham makes a spectacular focus for any feast. Find a local purveyor whose hams you like, and you'll never use a canned ham again.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 smoked, precooked ham, bone in
2 pints red-currant jelly
1 bottle cabernet sauvignon or other good red wine
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Put ham fat side up on a bed of aluminum foil in a pan just big enough to hold it. Place in oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from oven, and peel off the outer layer of fat. Score top with a sharp knife at 3/4-inch intervals in a checkerboard pattern, about half an inch deep. Return ham to oven.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the jelly with the red wine and reduce until mixture is slightly syrupy, about 6 minutes. Baste ham lightly with the glaze every 10 minutes or so for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Let cool for 30 minutes; then decorate with a thin line of parsley along every third scored line.

SPIRAL HAM WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE



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The sweet, tangy glaze that complements this ham looks so pretty, and the cranberry flavor pairs well with the meat. It's been a tradition in my home for as long as I can remember. -Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bone-in fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (8 pounds)
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Uncover ham; bake until a thermometer reads 140°, about 30 minutes longer, basting twice with 1-1/2 cups glaze. Serve remaining glaze with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 2072mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

CURRANT MUSTARD-GLAZED HAM



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Categories     Mustard     Bake     Currant     Ham     Clove     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

a 7-to-8 pound half (shank end) of a fully cooked cured ham
whole cloves for studding the ham
1/3 cup red-currant jelly
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • If the ham comes with the skin still attached, remove most of it with a sharp knife, leaving a collar of skin around the shank bone and a layer of fat. Trim the fat, leaving a layer about 1/3 inch thick, score the layer remaining into diamonds, and stud the center of each diamond with a clove. Bake the ham on a rack in a roasting pan in a preheated 350°F. oven for 55 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan heat the jelly over moderate heat, stirring, until it is melted and smooth, remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the mustard. Spoon the glaze over the ham, spreading it evenly, and bake the ham for 30 to 35 minutes more, or until the glaze is brown and bubbly. Transfer the ham to a platter and let it stand for 15 minutes before carving. If planning to make the ham, spinach, and pasta gratin (page 117), reserve 1 pound of the carved ham, covered and chilled.

Tips:

  • Fresh red currants are best for this sauce, but frozen or dried currants can be used if fresh are not available.
  • If using frozen currants, thaw them before using.
  • Dried currants should be soaked in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
  • To make a smoother sauce, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve after cooking.
  • This sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
  • Serve the sauce over grilled or roasted ham, pork, or chicken.

Conclusion:

Red currant ham sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. The tartness of the currants pairs well with the richness of the ham, and the sauce can be made ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights. Whether you're serving it over ham, pork, or chicken, this sauce is sure to be a hit. Bon appétit!

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