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Prep time:
5 minutes

Cooking time:
10 minutes mins

Serves:
2 people

Push the boat out with a delicious, homemade whisky sauce, perfect for accompanying haggis, neeps and tatties!

Or drizzle over a chicken balmoral for a wee something extra, whether at Burns Night, or all year round.

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ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp butter

1 small onion or shallot finely chopped

250ml double cream

2 tsp wholegrain mustard

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp whisky

Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper

1/2 lemon (juice only)

Method

1. Heat the butter and oil in a sauce pan.

2. Add in the onion/shallot and cook until translucent.

3. Add in the whisky (please add to your own taste), then carefully light the pan liquid to burn off the alcohol.

4. When the flame is out, add the double cream, wholegrain mustard & Dijon mustard, stir to combine. Allow the sauce to cook over a medium heat.

5. Slightly increase the heat until the sauce starts to reduce and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.

6. Remove the pan from the heat and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground white pepper, then whisk in the lemon juice.

7. Drizzle over your dish and serve.

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Push the boat out with a delicious, homemade whisky sauce, perfect for accompanying haggis, neeps and tatties!

Or drizzle over a chicken balmoral for a wee something extra, whether at Burns Night, or all year round.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

Homemade Whisky Sauce | Simon Howie Recipes (32)

ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp butter

1 small onion or shallot finely chopped

250ml double cream

2 tsp wholegrain mustard

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp whisky

Sea salt and freshly ground white pepper

1/2 lemon (juice only)

Method

1. Heat the butter and oil in a sauce pan.

2. Add in the onion/shallot and cook until translucent.

3. Add in the whisky (please add to your own taste), then carefully light the pan liquid to burn off the alcohol.

4. When the flame is out, add the double cream, wholegrain mustard & Dijon mustard, stir to combine. Allow the sauce to cook over a medium heat.

5. Slightly increase the heat until the sauce starts to reduce and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.

6. Remove the pan from the heat and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground white pepper, then whisk in the lemon juice.

7. Drizzle over your dish and serve.

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FAQs

What is whiskey sauce made of? ›

Melt the butter over a low heat in a small saucepan. Stir in the sugar,whiskey, water, nutmeg, and salt until dissolved and it is well mixed. Remove from heat and vigorously whisk in the egg in the mixture until light and frothy. Turn the heat up to medium and bring to a boil while stirring gently.

Where can I buy Macsween whiskey sauce? ›

Macsween Whisky Cream Sauce 150g | Sainsbury's.

How to present haggis? ›

Presented with no shortage of ceremony, the chieftain haggis is traditionally piped in, on a silver salver carried by the cook, to a standing slow clap. As it's laid down, the host recites the “Address to a haggis”.

What are the ingredients in homemade whiskey? ›

The ingredients used in making a bottle of whiskey are just as essential as the barrels it's aged in. Whiskey comprises three main ingredients: water, barley (or other grains), and yeast.

What is a good substitute for whiskey in whiskey sauce? ›

Next time you encounter a recipe with a boozy ingredient on the list, opt for a non-alcoholic spirit in place of vodka, cognac, or whiskey. Or you can try pickling liquid, fruit juice, purée, or a vanilla substitute instead.

Can you buy ready made whisky sauce? ›

Macsween Whisky Cream Sauce is a delicious blend of cream, whisky, mushrooms and white wine - perfect with haggis, steak or chicken. 150g serves 2-3 approx.

Does whiskey sauce have alcohol? ›

Is whiskey glaze alcoholic? While this glaze does have alcohol in it, I think the vast majority, if not all, the alcohol content is cooked off while the sauce is reducing. The good news is, there's a very small amount of actual whiskey in this sauce/glaze…

Can you buy whiskey sauce at Tesco? ›

Macsween Whisky Cream Sauce 150G - Tesco Groceries.

Is it legal to sell haggis in the US? ›

The ban on importing British lamb to the US was lifted in 2022 but the ban on food containing sheep lung remained in force.. As haggis cannot be exported to the United States, it is instead made there, sometimes by Scottish companies.

Why does haggis taste so good? ›

Haggis has a very meaty flavour which is rich and even slightly metallic due to the offal. The oats and onions add both sweetness and texture. Then you get a nice punch of heat from the black pepper and the other spices used.

Is haggis healthy? ›

One of the main ingredients of haggis is liver, which is high in vitamin A, vitamin B12 and folate. Heart and lungs will provide some iron, zinc and selenium and the oats included in haggis will contribute to fibre intake.

Is there alcohol in whiskey sauce? ›

Be mindful that this sauce does contain alcohol and that you would need more than 3 hours of constant cooking to burn off all traces of it—our sauce only goes on the stove for 5 minutes—so this is a preparation that is not suitable for kids, pregnant women, or people who abstain from alcohol for personal or dietary ...

Is whisky sauce alcoholic? ›

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.

Is whiskey glaze alcoholic? ›

Is whiskey glaze alcoholic? While this glaze does have alcohol in it, I think the vast majority, if not all, the alcohol content is cooked off while the sauce is reducing. The good news is, there's a very small amount of actual whiskey in this sauce/glaze…

Does Jack Daniels sauce have whiskey in it? ›

Jack Daniel whose motto was “Every Day We Make It, We'll Make It The Best We Can”. Every bottle of Jack Daniel's Original BBQ sauce is made with a touch of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey that imparts a special flavor.

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