Red Currants

[almcg]

Any thoughts on how to incorporate fresh red currants with dinner (not dessert)? Bittman has an interesting recipe for a rice pilaf with red currants, but i haven't come across much else that is savory. I've been stymied by my CSA once again!!!

Thanks

[karykat]

You could look at recipes for cumberland sauce which is made with currant jelly. It goes with lots of meats including chicken, ham, beef, game . . . . .

There seem to be a lot of variations, some using port or whisky or sherry.

Just a taking off point for combining things into a sauce.

Here's one: http://americanfood.about.com/od/sauc...

[almcg]

Thanks! I'll give it a try.

[Normandie]

Seconding the currants with ham suggestion, specifically. I have done glazes based in currant jelly before for baked ham. A great match.

[MMRuth]

You could try making a sauce or some kind of compote with them to go with meat or chicken.