Ham Fritters

Description
Sometimes simplicity gives the best results, this relatively simple recipe is tasted and enjoyed daily by many people ! Enjoy !

Ingredients
FRITTERS:


 * 1 1/2 cups ground cooked ham
 * 2 cups sifted flour
 * 2 cups boiling water
 * 4 eggs
 * cooking fat for deep frying

CUMBERLAND SAUCE:
 * 1 cup ham drippings, free of fat
 * 1 lemon
 * 1 orange
 * 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
 * 1 cup port or Madeira wine
 * 1 cup red currant jelly
 * 2 tablespoons wine vineagar
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
 * salt, pepper and cayenne to taste

Directions
FRITTERS:


 * Stir the flour into rapidly boiling water and continue to cook, stirring vigorously, until the batter leaves the sides of the pan.
 * Lower the heat and beat in the eggs, one at a time.
 * Remove from the heat and stir in the ham.
 * Bring the fat up to 390 degrees F. on a thermometer and drop the batter by teaspoons into it.
 * Cook until golden brown all over, then drain on absorbent paper.
 * Serve with Cumberland sauce.

CUMBERLAND SAUCE:


 * Grate the rind of the lemon and the orange, then squeeze the juice from the fruit.
 * Combine these with all the other ingredients and cook together until well blended.
 * Season to taste.
 * Makes 3 cups.