Another recipe which uses allspice. Pontack is a very old English recipe for a savoury sauce (some say its a little like Worcestershire sauce). It very 'in season' here as it is made from Elderberries. It keeps for years (apparently). Its served mainly with game. But I can't see why it wouldn't work with other foods. If you are interested in the history of this sauce there is a website where you can also purchase it ready-made:
http://www.pontack.co.uk/history.html
INGREDIENTS
Put all the ingredients, apart from the sugar, into a heavy based saucepan and cook on a low heat for 2 hours. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh seive into a clean pan, squashing as much through as possible. Add the sugar and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes and pour into sterilised bottles or jars.
http://www.pontack.co.uk/history.html
INGREDIENTS
- 500g Elderberries (washed and stalks removed)
- 250ml White wine vinegar
- 250ml Balsamic vinegar
- 1 Red onion chopped
- 15g fresh root ginger bruised
- 1tsp ground Allspice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 170g Demarara sugar
Put all the ingredients, apart from the sugar, into a heavy based saucepan and cook on a low heat for 2 hours. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh seive into a clean pan, squashing as much through as possible. Add the sugar and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes and pour into sterilised bottles or jars.