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Red Wine Sauce

3.3

(8)

Serve with mustard-seed-crusted pork medallions.

IMPROV: Use chopped fresh rosemary in place of the thyme.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 cups dry red wine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In large skillet over medium-high heat cook butter and onion until onion is golden, about 6 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add red wine, thyme, and honey to skillet and boil until mixture is reduced by 2/3, about 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add chicken broth to skillet and boil until reduced to generous 1 cup, about 1 minute.

    Step 4

    Whisk in butter, salt, and pepper.

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