Fresh currant berries are the culinary pearls of the fruit family. Actually a member of the gooseberry family native to Europe, currants also grow here. While black currants make delicious juice, fresh, I like white or red currants. Each tiny fruit pops with a burst of tart sweetness, with flavor a bit like cranberry, but brighter. Thinking those flavors would be very nice with meat, sent me to the kitchen to work up both a sauce, and marinade to prepare for nice, fat grilled bone-in pork chops. Continue Reading…
