Oheloberry sauce for game meats
Oheloberry sauce for game meats is a rich, tangy condiment made from the bright red berries of the ohelo plant, a native Hawaiian shrub. It is typically prepared by simmering the berries with sugar, vinegar, and warm spices to create a thick, jam-like sauce. This sauce originates from Hawaii and is a traditional accompaniment for wild game like venison or wild boar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is primarily a source of carbohydrates from its fruit and added sugar content, with negligible fat and protein. It provides a good amount of vitamin C from the ohelo berries and contributes antioxidants. A typical serving contains roughly 80-100 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 21 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 19 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 IU |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Calcium | 8 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The ohelo berry is sacred in Hawaiian culture, associated with the volcano goddess Pele, and is one of only two fruits native to the Hawaiian Islands. Nutritionally, it is exceptionally high in vitamin C, historically used by Native Hawaiians to prevent scurvy.
