Orange Sauce
This zesty Orange Sauce is the perfect condiment for ham, chicken, or fish, bringing a sweet-tart balance that enhances every savory bite. Made with just four ingredients, it comes together in minutes. Whether hosting a holiday feast or adding flair to a weeknight dinner, this citrusy sauce delivers excellent flavor with minimal effort.
While looking through my Mom’s recipe box, I came across this recipe for orange sauce. The recipe card said orange sauce for ham.
Since my kids were home from college, we got a Honey-Baked Ham, and I made this recipe. We are all fans of anything orange and loved it after the first taste.
Since trying the homemade orange sauce recipe with the ham, I’ve also used it with grilled chicken. My husband thinks it would be a great addition to a duck recipe.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
If you love citrus, this is a recipe you need to try. Don’t be put off by the ingredients. It’s delicious and was a hit with my family.
- It’s a nice addition to your holiday table.
- Orange sauce is perfect any time of year.
- It’s very versatile. Scroll down for ideas to serve with orange sauce.
- Orange sauce is made on the stovetop.
- Just 4 ingredients.
- Less than 10 minutes to make.
- This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.
Ingredients
With just four readily available ingredients, this orange sauce comes together quickly. Make it while your main dish rests after cooking. I’ll admit, these ingredients are somewhat of an unconventional pairing. Don’t be turned off by the mustard, and don’t leave it out!
- Orange Juice – Fresh is OK to use.
- Sweet Orange Marmalade
- Cornstarch – for thickening.
- Spicy Brown Mustard – I used Gulden’s.
Tips and Substitutions
- Dijon mustard would be a good substitution for the spicy brown mustard. Don’t use yellow or a coarse-grain mustard. Yellow has too much tang and the coarse mustard will ruin the texture.
- Want to add a little heat? Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or more or less to taste.
- I put the orange sauce in a gravy boat and placed it on the table for guest to pour or spoon onto their plate. No gravy boat? Place the sauce in a bowl and use a gravy ladle to spoon it.
More Sauce Recipes
If you like to use sauces for entrees or desserts, try delicious strawberry sauce, Key lime mustard sauce, or a red wine raspberry sauce.
How do you use orange sauce?
Orange sauce is very versatile. It can be used as a condiment for baked ham, spooned over grilled or fried chicken, duck, pork, or a firm fish like grouper. It can be used as a dip for egg rolls or spring rolls. You could also use it as a glaze for orange chicken.
How do you store orange sauce?
Store the orange sauce in a covered jar or airtight container, I like a glass container, in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days.
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Orange Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅓ cup orange marmalade
- 1¼ teaspoons spicy brown mustard
Instructions
- Combine orange juice and cornstarch in a saucepan with no heat. Stir until cornstarch dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.2 cups orange juice, 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Add orange marmalade and spicy brown mustard, reduce heat slightly, and stir until smooth. Transfer to a gravy boat and serve warm with ham.⅓ cup orange marmalade, 1¼ teaspoons spicy brown mustard
I added thyme and used dijon mustard as I’m in the UK. worked beautifully with our christmas ham.
Hi Kayleigh, those sound like delicious additions. I’m glad it worked well for you!
Such an easy recipe to make.