Savory Cranberry Preserve Steak Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Savory Cranberry Preserve Steak Sauce, inspired by the culinary genius of Paula Deen. This versatile sauce harmoniously blends tart cranberry flavors with the rich depth of prepared steak sauce, a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, and a touch of tanginess from mustard. An ideal accompaniment for grilled or roasted meats, it enhances beef, chicken, or pork beautifully, and can even elevate duck and venison to gourmet levels. Serve warm drizzled over your favorite protein or enjoy it cold as a dip or glaze.
2
Servings
N/A
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Jellied cranberry sauce
16 ounces (Canned, ready to use)
Prepared steak sauce
1/3 cup (Any brand (A1 or Heinz 57 is recommended))
Brown sugar
1 tablespoon (Packed)
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon (Regular or canola oil)
Prepared mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons (Yellow, Dijon, or spicy brown, as per preference)
Instructions
1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, prepared steak sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and your choice of prepared mustard.
2
Using a whisk or an electric mixer, blend the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well-integrated.
3
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more mustard for tanginess or brown sugar for sweetness.
4
Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through, or serve cold as desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Cranberry Preserve Steak Sauce?
It is a versatile sauce that blends tart cranberry flavors with rich steak sauce, brown sugar, and tangy mustard.
Who is the inspiration behind this recipe?
This recipe is inspired by the culinary genius of Paula Deen.
What are the five main ingredients required?
The ingredients are jellied cranberry sauce, prepared steak sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and prepared mustard.
How much jellied cranberry sauce is needed?
The recipe requires 16 ounces of canned jellied cranberry sauce.
What brand of steak sauce should I use?
Any brand works, but A1 or Heinz 57 is specifically recommended.
How much steak sauce is added?
Use 1/3 cup of prepared steak sauce.
How much brown sugar does the recipe call for?
Use 1 tablespoon of packed brown sugar.
What type of vegetable oil is best?
Regular or canola oil works well for this sauce.
How much mustard should be included?
Use 2 to 3 teaspoons of prepared mustard.
What types of mustard are recommended?
You can use yellow, Dijon, or spicy brown mustard based on your preference.
What tools are needed to blend the sauce?
You can use either a whisk or an electric mixer.
How long should I blend the ingredients?
Blend until the mixture is smooth and well-integrated.
Can I customize the flavor of the sauce?
Yes, you can adjust the seasoning by adding more mustard for tang or brown sugar for sweetness.
How do I serve the sauce warm?
Transfer it to a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Can I serve this sauce cold?
Yes, it can be served cold as a dip or a glaze.
Is this sauce suitable for beef?
Yes, it is an ideal accompaniment for grilled or roasted beef.
Can this sauce be used on chicken?
Yes, it enhances chicken beautifully.
Does this sauce pair well with pork?
Yes, it works very well with pork dishes.
Can I use this sauce for duck?
Yes, it can elevate duck to gourmet levels.
Is this sauce recommended for venison?
Yes, it is an excellent choice for venison.
How many servings does the recipe provide?
The recipe makes 2 servings.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized under Sauces.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include steak sauce, cranberry sauce, gourmet, condiment, grilling, and meat glaze.
What is the flavor profile of this sauce?
The flavor profile is described as sweet and tangy.
Can I use this as a meat glaze?
Yes, it is specifically designed to be used as a meat glaze for grilling.
Is the cranberry sauce supposed to be whole berry?
No, the recipe specifies using canned jellied cranberry sauce.
Should the brown sugar be packed?
Yes, the 1 tablespoon of brown sugar should be packed into the measuring spoon.
How much vegetable oil is needed?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
What is the first step of the instructions?
Combine the jellied cranberry sauce, steak sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and mustard in a medium mixing bowl.
Where should I heat the sauce?
Heat the sauce in a saucepan over low heat if you prefer it warm.