Peppered Bread Sauce

This traditional Peppered Bread Sauce is a quintessential British accompaniment, perfect for serving alongside roasted meats, particularly pork or gammon. The sauce achieves a luxurious, velvety texture through the gentle infusion of milk with whole black peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaf. The subtle heat from the pepper is balanced by the sweetness of the onion and the richness of butter and cream. It is simple to prepare using pantry staples yet delivers a sophisticated depth of flavor that enhances any hearty meal. Ideal for holiday roasts or Sunday dinners, this sauce adds a nostalgic, homemade touch to the table.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: British

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 131.8

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This traditional Peppered Bread Sauce is a quintessential British accompaniment, perfect for serving alongside roasted meats, particularly pork or gammon. The sauce achieves a luxurious, velvety texture through the gentle infusion of milk with whole black peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaf. The subtle heat from the pepper is balanced by the sweetness of the onion and the richness of butter and cream. It is simple to prepare using pantry staples yet delivers a sophisticated depth of flavor that enhances any hearty meal. Ideal for holiday roasts or Sunday dinners, this sauce adds a nostalgic, homemade touch to the table.

Ingredients

1 Onion, peeled
8 Whole Cloves
1 Bay Leaf
1 pint Milk
1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
6 oz Fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tbsp Single cream
0.5 oz Butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1
Stud the peeled onion with the 8 cloves.
2
Place the studded onion in a saucepan with the bay leaf, milk, and peppercorns.
3
Gently bring the mixture to the boil, then immediately remove from heat.
4
Cover the pan and let it stand for 20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
5
Strain the milk through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan, discarding the solids.
6
Stir the breadcrumbs into the warm milk.
7
Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
8
Stir in the cream and butter until melted and combined.
9
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10
Spoon into a serving bowl and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 131.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.2g5%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 2.4mg1%
Sodium 52.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 25.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 6.2g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Do not boil the milk vigorously after adding breadcrumbs, as this may cause the sauce to split or become grainy.

This sauce tastes even better if made a day ahead and reheated gently.

For a smoother texture, blend the sauce briefly with an immersion blender before serving.

Keywords: bread sauce, peppered sauce, british cuisine, roast accompaniment, pork sauce, gammon sauce, spiced milk, cream sauce, cloves, bay leaf, peppercorns, vegetarian, comfort food, holiday dinner, traditional recipe, onion, breadcrumbs

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