Ingredients

  • 9 ounces currants
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 4 ounces brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground yellow mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Place the currants, water, sugar, vinegar, shallot, ginger, mustard, cinnamon, cayenne, cloves, allspice, salt and freshly ground pepper into a heavy-based saucepan.
  • Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
  • Cool slightly and then blend in a food processor or jug blender, adding a little water if required. Transfer to a warm, sterilised jar, cover with a waxed disc, cool and cover tightly.
  • To use the currant ketchup, simply baste the lamb, pork or chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.