Description
A simple yet sophisticated red wine reduction sauce that enhances any dish with its rich, velvety texture and deep flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming.
- Sauté the chopped shallots until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the red wine and sugar, stirring gently to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil to begin the reduction process.
- Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until reduced by half.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm over your favorite dishes.
Notes
This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg