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When it comes to planning and cooking a big holiday meal, it can be stressful. Thankfully there is plenty of help available in the form of premium condiments from Crosse & Blackwell. They have been serving up delicious help for cooks since 1706! I think they have learned a thing or two. I was excited to try out some of their products and share them with you too.
You may recognize the Crosse & Blackwell brand by their red label. They first started in England and today they are a part of the J.M. Smucker family. I was sent an assortment of their products to review. I received a Jar of Mincemeat, Ham Glaze, Red Current Jelly, Mango Chutney and Cocktail Onions. What a fun collection! I planned a few dinners around the products so I could try them all.
First I made a recipe with pork chops that used the Red Current jelly. I found the recipe online and it was super simple by just browning the chops in a pan after seasoning with season salt and pepper. Then I spooned a half cup of jelly along with a few squirts of spicy brown mustard and stirred them together. It was pretty strange looking but smelled heavenly. I then topped the chops with the mixture, added a bit of water and covered them for a few minutes to finish. It was delicious! I was really surprised! Definitely a keeper for us.
A few days later, I made a ham for dinner and used the Crosse & Blackwell Ham Glaze as directed on the jar. It is so easy to use. Simply coat it on your ham about 30 minutes before serving. The glaze is made with cherries, pineapple and some cloves. It was really good! Even my son commented on it and he usually says nothing about food.
For snacks during football we enjoyed the Mango Chutney over some cream cheese. I served it with some multi grain crackers and it was good. I liked the combination of the mango and tamarind with some raisin flavor to it. It reminded me of the mincemeat flavoring, which this family enjoys.
Finally, the favorite – especially for my hubby. He is the only one I know that loves mincemeat pie. And no, it does not have meat in it. It is made from apples, raisins and orange with lovely flavors. I had to learn how to make it after we got married and the only brand I use is Crosse & Blackwell. It is authentic and oh, so good. Yes, I have learned to enjoy a small piece or so. So instead of making a whole pie, hubby made some small turnovers so that we could enjoy a few bites for dessert and then freeze a few too.
Overall, we were excited to try new flavors and meals with the Crosse & Blackwell premium condiments. I find these products at my grocery store but you can also purchase their product at their online store too. Visit their site for their full line of products, recipes and videos on how to use these awesome products. Perfect for Holiday Dinners and New Years Party’s!
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Disclaimer: Chris has received no compensation for this post but was given free product for the purpose of review. Her opinions and words are her own. Your thoughts & opinions may differ.
I’d love to try the Guava Jelly.
Breakfast Bruschetta
Yum!
The Spiced Shrimp sounds yummy!
Caramelized Onion Chutney with Peppers, yummy
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I’d like to try their Pickle Relish.
I would love to try the Chow Chow Piccalilli Mustard & Pickle Relish.
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BBQ Chicken with Citrus Relish looks yummy.
I wana try the hot mango chutney
I’d love to do the BBQ Chicken with Citrus Relish. Looks yummy.
I’d like to try the Chicken Curry with Hot Mango Chutney recipe
I’d like to try the Mint Meat Sauce
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I would LOVE to try the Crosse & Blackwell Cocktail Sauce.
Perhaps I’d like the Asian Sweet and Sour Meatballs
I would like to make the Grandma’s Double Crust Apple Pie Recipe
I would like to try Crosse & Blackwell’s Seafood Cocktail Sauce
The ham glaze sounds good.
I grew up with the Crosse & Blackwell® products. I especially love the Chow Chow [great on ham], and the Branston Pickle [great on cheese sandwiches]. The Mint Meat Sauce is really good too on lamb. I guess what I haven’t tried and would like to would be the Fish and Chip Vinegar. Thanks for the giveaway.
Oh, my, the recipe for Mincemeat Bars looks so good! I’ve bookmarked it and will probably make a batch for my Christmas cookie platter.
I’d like to try their Pickle Relish.
Mint flavored apple jelly and marmalade.
I’d like to try the Mexican hot chocolate.
I’d like to try their Pickle Relish
I’d like to try the Pineapple and pepper Chutney….My Dad would like the Mincemeat.
I would like to try the Lobster Mac’n Cheese with Capers recipe. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
I would like to try the fish and chip vinegar. Thank you for the giveaway.
I would love to try the Branston® Pickle Relish A Spiced Vegetable Relish.
This recipe sounds great and I think we shall try it Beef Brisket with Mushrooms and Pearl Onions, has cocktail sauce in it yummy
I would like to try this from Crosse and Blackwells – Seafood Cocktail Sauce- sounds yummy to me.
I would like to try the Caramelized Onion Chutney with Peppers.
the shrimp sounds great because i love shrimp
I would love to try the Guava Jelly
I would love to try the Breakfast Bruschetta
I want to try their mint meat sauce.
I would like to try this receipt Crockery Beef Stew
I would love to try this Shrimp Sauce with Extra Ground Horseradish
I would love to try the Crosse Blackwells Premium Chow Chow Piccalilli Mustard & Pickle Relish.
Old English Fish & Chip Vinegar 100% Natural Malt Vinegar
that guava jelly looks sooooo good.
The Mexican Hot Chocolate sounds perfect for the cooler weather.
I’m interested in the Guava Jelly.
I would like to bake the mincemeat pie and the mincemeat bars.
I would like to try the recipe for Turkey Cranberry Bites.
I would like to try the Mincemeat for pies.
I would like to try the Old English Fish & Chip Vinegar 100% Natural Malt Vinegar.
Thank you!
I’d like to try the Blue Ribbon Meatloaf.
I would like to make the Lime Fruit Salad Dressing!
I’d like to try the Red Currant Jelly
I’d like to try the Crab Bisque recipe.
I’d like to try the Seafood Cocktail Sauce
I would like to try the chow chow.
It all sounds good but I’d like to try the Orange Marmalade.
I grew up where we always had Chow Chow Piccalilli Mustard & Pickle Relish in the fridge. Haven’t had any in years.
Thanks for the contest.
I would like to try their Red Currant Jelly.
I went to their site and I would also love this item crosseandblackwell.com/products/chutney/caramelized-onion-chutney-with-peppers
I’ve tried Crosse & Blackwell’s mincemeat (which is very good), but I’d love to give their Rum & Brandy Mincemeat a try. Sounds great!
Would love to try the Guava Jelly!