Fresh Red Currant Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups fresh Rovada red currants, washed

• 1 cup port, preferably ruby port

• 2 cloves garlic, smashed

• 1 small shallot, roughly chopped

• 1 tbsp Apple Cider vinegar

• 2 tsp orange zest, optional

• 2 tbsp Apple Cider Syrup, or to taste

• Fresh herbs: Rosemary or thyme, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

*There is no need to stem the currants.*

1. Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer. Discard the solids. Pour the sauce back into the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by about half, around 10 minutes.

3. Taste and add more sugar if needed.

4. Serve drizzled over meat, fish, or vegetables.

| Adapted from Just A Little Bit of Bacon