Name: Jezebel Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 510 min
Ingredients: 8 oz pineapple jam; 8 oz apple jelly (Can substitute Apricot jam.); 2 Tbsps prepared horseradish (See Note 1 below.); 1/3 cup Cowboy Candy (Optional -See Note 1 below.); 6 oz Bold, spicy, brown mustard; 1 Tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 cup Bourbon (optional or substitute ginger ale.)

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Jezebel Sauce is another recipe I knew I would try as soon as I saw the name!

Jars of Jezebel Sauce with a saucer of tangy, mustard sauce.

I am obviously a sucker for a kitchy title! Like Dublin Lawyer or Cowboy Candy!

So... this is a classic Southern Sauce, sweet and tangy, pretty much fruity, mustard based but traditionally with some zing from horseradish. Recipes vary greatly in the amount of horseradish to use. I happen to not be a big fan of horseradish so.. I did use some to try to be true to the original recipe concept but I added in candied jalapenos in the form of aforementioned Cowboy Candy! If you like horseradish you can omit the jalapenos and increase the prepared horseradish up to 5 oz or to suit your taste.

The name? Origin unclear but it is assumed that since Jezebel was a woman of ill repute in the Bible it was derived from her character. Menus sometimes describe this as Wicked Jezebel Sauce.

I could not find Pineapple Jam in my store when I went to make this so...not to be deterred... I made my own with this easy jam recipe! It is a small bath recipe so it was perfect to make a bath of Jezebel Sauce with enough to consider a hostess gift or two.

The Apple Jelly, spicy mustard and horseradish were easier to source!

As with the Cowboy Candy - if you water bath the Jezebel Sauce to make it shelf stable is softens the final flavour. It was much tangier in the jar I had just stuck in the fridge. It will keep 2-3 weeks in the fridge or up to a year if canned.

I am going to vote for small batches so I can just keep it in the fridge to take advantage of the extra tang.

Fun With Jezebel Sauce

I have already found many uses for this sauce!

BBQ Chicken Thighs with Jezebel Sauce
Air Fryer Cod with Jezebel Sauce. (It went REALLY well with this tangy Grilled Potato Salad with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette... just sayin'!)
Slathered on Turkey burgers
Replace plum sauce for egg rolls or spring rolls

Chicken Thighs, breaded Cod and Grilled Mustard Potato Salad — BBQ Chicken Thighs with Jezebel Sauce

Crispy breaded cod on a platter. — BBQ Chicken Thighs with Jezebel Sauce

I have yet to try it as a glaze for ham or pork, drizzle it warm over a block of cream cheese, or as a shrimp glaze or dip. But- I can assure you, it won't be long until I do!

Bourbon adds a bit of interest but you can definitely omit it or substitute ginger ale.

Jezebel Sauce

Add a bit of sweet tang to any dish!

Author: Carolyn Hetke

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Condiments

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Resting Time: 8

Total Time: 8 30

Servings: Tbsps

Equipment

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Canner or large stock pot -optional

Ingredients

▢ 8 oz pineapple jam
▢ 8 oz apple jelly Can substitute Apricot jam.
▢ 2 Tbsps prepared horseradish See Note 1 below.
▢ ⅓ cup Cowboy Candy Optional -See Note 1 below.
▢ 6 oz Bold, spicy, brown mustard
▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ ¼ cup Bourbon optional or substitute ginger ale.

Instructions

Add all ingredients except Bourbon to a large sauce pan.
Bring to a simmer over medium/high heat. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring often. Add the Bourbon and simmer another couple of minutes.
Transfer to a large clean jar and refrigerate overnight to allow flavours to meld.
Will keep 2-3 weeks in the fridge.
See Note 2 below if you wish to can the sauce.

Notes

Note 1: You can increase the horseradish to 5 oz if you like horseradish. If you use 5 oz of horseradish you can omit the Cowboy Candy if you like.

Note 2: If you plan to can the sauce, sterilize canning jars in a 275 degree oven for at least 20 minutes. Sterilize lids in boiling water for 5 minutes just before filling the jars. Bring water in your canner of large pot to a boil so it is hot when the sauce is ready. Jars cannot sit directly on the bottom of the pot so use a rack or silicone mat on the bottom of the pot. Water should cover the jars by at least 2 inches. After filling, wipe jar rims and outer surface clean. Leave ½ " headspace. Center the lid and screw on band until just finger tight. Simmer jars 10 minutes. Remove from the canner with canning tongs. Allow jars to cool to room temperature in a draft-free place overnight. You can use the sauce at this point or keep in a dark place for up to a year.

Nutrition is per Tablespoon.

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Jezebel Sauce with Bourbon

Fun With Jezebel Sauce