Raisin Sauce for Ham

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1/3 cup currants
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the currants, raisins, onion, red wine, chicken broth, orange juice, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir into the raisin mixture and cook over medium heat until thickened, about 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

Per 1/4 cup serving:

• Calories: 120
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 1g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tangy sauce
• Pairs perfectly with ham
• Rich and flavorful
• Easy to make
• Makes 8 servings

User Comments:

• "This sauce was a hit! It added the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor to my ham."
• "The raisins and currants gave the sauce a wonderful texture and complexity."
• "This is the best raisin sauce I've ever had!"
• "I love how easy this sauce is to make. It's a great way to elevate a simple ham dinner."
• "The orange juice adds a nice bright flavor to the sauce."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have currants, you can use all raisins.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar.
• If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more chicken broth or water.