Exceptional Rum :Glazes,dressing and sauces

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How could you not possible experiment working with rum in the kitchen .Not only is it a joy but the experience will not only change your view of rum but also dining experiences. Here below are my top current workings with rum.

Glaze for barbecue (pork )ham

40 ml of orange or mandarin rum liqueur such as chamarel
25 ml of plantation pineapple infused rum
Jerk seasoning
Caster sugar 10 gm
Adjust seasoning to preferred taste.
Mix well and use to baste ham every 30 minutes.
Rum Gravy (meat balls)
200 gm chuck steak mince
I large finely chopped onion
Sprig of Rosemary
2 TBS of flour
2 TBS orange liqueur
1 beef stock cube
2 TBS of mustard
1 TBS of strawberry jam
200 ml of black strap rum
700 ml of water

Method
Sear  pan to hot drop in the onion and oil and cook to translucent. Then add the mince ,cube ,Rosemary and rest of ingredients then cook off to a thick Sauce of your preferred liking usually 30 minutes .
Serve with meatballs and mash of potato.
Dressings for salads
4 TBS of extra virgin olive oil
2 TBS of agricole Rhum
1tbs apple cider vinegar
Topped with chilli flakes

Mix well and serve to choice of vegetable salad.
Last but not least you got to try this pickling with over proof rum.
My current favorite pickle is cucumber or Ginger chilli pickle.
This  works well and ooh lord I wish I knew this early.
Feel free to share your experience as well. Till then enjoy cooking with rum.

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