This Whisky Cream Sauce is absolutely delicious and so easy to make – perfect for steak or haggis!
Is a meal ever complete without drizzling a dreamy, creamy sauce over it?! I mean, not on this blog it isn’t And if you’re a regular around here you know that! Anywho, creamy whisky sauce? Follow me…
Straight out the bat, I’m just going to put it out there – I do not like to drink whisky. However, in the context of a creamy sauce I’m absolutely down. You get a gorgeous background heat from the whisky which mellows through the rich creamy sauce just beautifully, without being all up in your face.
Whisky sauce is a sauce in Scottish cooking, which has become popular globally. It is created by pouring an amount of whisky into a saucepan. It is then set alight, in order to make sure that the sauce is not too bitter. Double cream is added whilst stirring.
Whisky Cream Sauce for Haggis
One of the most classic ways to serve whisky cream sauce is with haggis. For my friends across the pond scratching theirs heads:
Haggis is a Scottish dish which is typically made of lamb offal. It’s packed with oatmeal, onion and various seasoning and spices; some varieties include other meats such beef as well. Its texture is somewhat like a crumbly sausage. It’s traditionally served wrapped up in the animal’s stomach, although nowadays more synthetic casings are used.
Making Whisky Cream Sauce
A lot of whisky sauce recipes instruct to ignite/light the whisky once added to the pan. Whilst this does burn off the alcohol quicker and helps create more of a glossy sauce, the difference isn’t huge. Instead, here you’ll just need to simmer and reduce down the whisky to burn off the alcohol.
Whisky Sauce
FAQ
Is there alcohol in whiskey sauce?
What is whiskey glaze made of?
What is a good substitute for whiskey in whiskey sauce?
What is the origin of whiskey sauce?
What is whiskey sauce?
Whiskey sauce (or whisky sauce) is a deliciously thick savoury sauce of Scottish origin, and is especially popular as part of a Burns Night supper. The primary ingredients being chicken stock, cream and of course some quality Scottish whiskey.
Is whiskey gluten free?
Whiskey is gluten free drink. It is made with wheat, barley or rye. Even though it is considered as gluten free because of distillation process. So, whiskey can be considered as gluten free drink.
Does Whisky sauce contain alcohol?
While whisky sauce does contain whisky as one of its main ingredients, the alcohol content diminishes during the cooking process. However, please note that there may still be a small amount of alcohol present in the final dish. If you’re looking for an alcohol-free option, consider using one of the alternatives mentioned above.
What does Whisky sauce taste like?
The whisky sauce adds a rich and complex flavor to a variety of dishes. Its creamy texture and hint of whisky create a delightful taste that pairs well with: Whisky Sauce: Is it Alcohol-Free? Unveiling the Truth While whisky sauce does contain whisky as one of its main ingredients, the alcohol content diminishes during the cooking process.