How to Make a Classic French Bordelaise Sauce
A classic French bordelaise red wine sauce, prepared in 20 minutes, is an excellent accompaniment for meat or roasted potatoes.
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Instructions
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Combine 3/4 cup dry red wine, 2 chopped shallots, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring to a boil and reduce the mixture by half.
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Add 2 cups beef stock, bring to a boil again, and skim any foam.
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Continue cooking until the sauce reduces by 75% total and coats the back of a spoon.
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Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
77 kcal
Carbohydrate:
8 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
3 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Sodium:
322 mg
Sugar:
3 g
Fat:
0 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g