Recipe for sweet and sour sauce for meat
Description
Universal dressing for salads and hot dishes. The sauce has a smooth consistency, a bright flavor, and the aroma of spices and orange. Perfectly complements roasted pork, beef, and poultry. Ideal for pasta, meat, and vegetables.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Place the berries in a small saucepan or pot. Add sugar. Grate the peeled apples on top.
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Step 3
Grate the zest of half an orange. Add bay leaf, nutmeg, a cinnamon stick, and one whole star anise. Lightly crush black and allspice peppercorns and add them to the saucepan.
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Step 4
Squeeze all the juice from the orange. Add half a cup of water.
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Step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to the minimum, and skim off the foam. Cook, stirring and mashing the berries with a wooden spoon, until the berries are soft.
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Step 6
Remove the sauce from the heat and take out the whole spices. Let the sauce cool to a warm temperature. If desired, strain the sauce through a sieve for a smoother and more delicate consistency.
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Step 7
Pour the sauce into small, dry, clean jars. Let it cool completely, cover with lids, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
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Step 8
Serve with meat or poultry.