Cherry Sauce for Meats
Cherry sauce for meats is a sweet and tangy condiment, typically made from fresh or frozen cherries, sugar, vinegar or wine, and aromatic spices. It is a classic accompaniment in French and Central European cuisine, often served with duck, pork, or game.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is primarily a source of carbohydrates from fruit and sugar, with minimal fat and protein. A typical serving provides a good amount of vitamin C and potassium, with a calorie count roughly between 100-150 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 mcg RAE |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of the 'gastrique' tradition in French cooking, where fruit is caramelized with vinegar to create a balanced sauce. Nutritionally, the cherries offer antioxidants like anthocyanins, which are preserved even after cooking.
