I recently took a marmalade class here in Seattle and was surprised with some of the questions that came up from fellow attendees. While I had questions about the size of the citrus chunks or how exactly I could tell when the marmalade was done cooking, other students really wanted to know what to do with their marmalade. Beyond toast, how should they use it?
I thought the question funny only because I use marmalade in so many different ways in the kitchen, morning and evening. But I realize not everyone does, so I started brainstorming with my group and we came up with dozens of thoughts for how to use our marmalade when we got home. From snacks to mains to side dishes, we came up with enough ideas to last for weeks.
1. Roasting Chicken: Marmalade works magic when spread on chicken or turkey to create a simple, sweet glaze.
2. Quick Pork Loin: Many of the chutneys I spread on pork loin or pork chops contain little bits of citrus, so it occurred to me recently just to go full-on with marmalade as the spread. The result was bright and delicious.
3. Polenta or Warm Grains: Marmalade adds a little hit of sweetness and interesting texture to a bowl of warm polenta or grains. I've mixed it into bulgur, quinoa and barley with great results.
4. Vinaigrettes: Wake up the most common vinaigrettes with a dollop of marmalade.
5. Appetizer Plate: Crackers, cheese and a good marmalade make for a most delicious appetizer spread. We serve this with a little Prosecco and even a ho-hum spread of cheese and crackers becomes quite a bit dressier.
6. Salmon: Make a marinade for salmon with a few glugs of soy sauce and a spoonful or marmalade for a quick, flavorful dinner.
7. Pizza: If you ever do quick flatbread-type pizzas at home, try marmalade, blue cheese and prosciutto next time. Or turn towards warm sandwiches instead with a Ham, Marmalade and Brie concoction.
What's your favorite savory way to use marmalade?
Related: Beyond Toast: More Ways to Use Marmalade
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Still breakfast related- I spoon it into my bowls of steel cut oatmeal. No extra sugar needed.
Chocolate marmalade cake.
I have a delicious recipe for Cranberry Orange Marmalade that I use more for savory than for sweet. It's a dream on a turkey sandwich or pork loin!
Love some of these ideas. Great for me as I don't eat toast in the morning and am forever being gifted jars of homemade marmalade. I have enjoyed pan-fried Brussels sprouts with sesame oil + marmalade glaze before which were delicious.
For a snack, I stir it into my greek yogurt, as you would any jam. I actually prefer it to regular jams most of the time, as the slight bitterness of marmalade and the creamy greek yogurt just seem to make my tastebuds dance!
I use it as a sandwich condiment. It's a nice contrast to savory sandwich makings.
White chocolate and marmalade cake!
This is what I did with some jam that didn't set-up.
Pork Tenderloin with "Apricot Goo"
http://www.cookingatcafed.com/2009/01/what-do-you-do-with-apricot-goo.html
~ Dana
We were at New Seasons (the local organic grocery), and they were demo-ing the use of marmalade in tea, to make an orange tea. The samples were delicious, so we bought a jar!
I mix it w dry instant miso soup and bake chicken or fish w that on top - incredible for an Asian salad or over noodles - I think it's in Rocco's first cookbook
I love marmalade, but only WITH savory foods. It's usually so achingly sweet just on toast, I have to avoid it. Apricot jam or lemon curd isn't usually so painful in the morning.