Classic Jezebel Sauce – A Southern Condiment Recipe
Classic Jezebel Sauce is a sweet and tangy Southern condiment combining apple jelly, pineapple preserves, horseradish, and dry mustard. This vibrant sauce is perfect served over cream cheese with crackers or as a flavorful glaze for meats like ham, pork tenderloin, and roasted chicken. It offers a wonderful balance of sweet fruitiness and a sharp horseradish kick, making it a Southern kitchen staple with versatile serving options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Jezebel Sauce Ingredients
- 18 ounces jar apple jelly
- 18 ounces jar pineapple preserves
- 5.25 ounces jar prepared horseradish
- ¼ cup dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the apple jelly, pineapple preserves, prepared horseradish, dry mustard, and coarse black pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Chill Sauce: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the sauce. Allow it to chill for several hours or ideally overnight to let the flavors fully meld together for a richer taste.
- Serve: Spoon the Jezebel Sauce over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers as an appetizer. Alternatively, use it as a glaze by brushing it on ham, pork tenderloin, or roasted chicken during the last ten minutes of cooking to add a glossy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- To serve, spoon the sauce over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers for a classic appetizer.
- For the best flavor, let the sauce sit in the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- This sauce will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Flavor variations: replace pineapple preserves with apricot preserves or substitute dry mustard with Creole or whole-grain mustard.
- Use as a glaze on ham, pork tenderloin, or roasted chicken by brushing the sauce on during the last ten minutes of cooking.
- Reduce the horseradish quantity to decrease heat if desired, though the recommended amount balances flavor well.
- The nutritional information provided applies to one cup of sauce.
Keywords: Jezebel sauce, Southern condiment, horseradish sauce, apple jelly sauce, pineapple preserves sauce, appetizer sauce, glaze for ham
