Oxford Sauce
Add a touch of English tradition to your table with this vibrant homemade Oxford Sauce—an irresistible blend of tangy, sweet, and warming spices. Combining finely chopped shallots, dry mustard powder, and white wine vinegar with hints of citrusy lemon and orange zest, this sauce offers a harmonious balance of bold flavors. A pinch of ground ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper enhances its complexity, while Dijon mustard provides a creamy kick. Perfect as a condiment for cold meats, cheese boards, or grilled dishes, this quick-to-make sauce is ready in just 20 minutes and can be stored for up to two weeks. Elevate your meals with the authentic charm of this versatile British classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium, finely chopped Shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dry mustard powder
- 120 ml White wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Caster sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 60 ml Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the finely chopped shallots, dry mustard powder, white wine vinegar, caster sugar, ground ginger, ground cloves, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely.
Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon zest, orange zest, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
Let the Oxford Sauce cool to room temperature before serving, or store it in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve as a condiment with cold meats, cheeses, or grilled dishes for a flavorful accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 361 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 427 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
