Oxford Sauce

Add a touch of English tradition to your table with this vibrant homemade Oxford Sauce—an irresistible blend of tangy, sweet, and warming spices. Combining finely chopped shallots, dry mustard powder, and white wine vinegar with hints of citrusy lemon and orange zest, this sauce offers a harmonious balance of bold flavors. A pinch of ground ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper enhances its complexity, while Dijon mustard provides a creamy kick. Perfect as a condiment for cold meats, cheese boards, or grilled dishes, this quick-to-make sauce is ready in just 20 minutes and can be stored for up to two weeks. Elevate your meals with the authentic charm of this versatile British classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 medium, finely chopped Shallots
• 1 teaspoon Dry mustard powder
• 120 ml White wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Caster sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 60 ml Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the finely chopped shallots, dry mustard powder, white wine vinegar, caster sugar, ground ginger, ground cloves, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar completely.

Step 3

Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon zest, orange zest, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir until the sauce is smooth.

Step 5

Let the Oxford Sauce cool to room temperature before serving, or store it in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 6

Serve as a condiment with cold meats, cheeses, or grilled dishes for a flavorful accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(300.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	181.5

Total Fat 4.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 361.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 3.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 65.8mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 427.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.8%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 71.1%