How to Make Bordelaise Sauce
A simpler bordelaise sauce made with red wine, caramelized shallots, and real veal stock. This French sauce is delicious on steak, or any roast meat.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and a pinch of salt; cook and stir shallots until caramelized and browned, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add red wine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cook until wine is nearly evaporated and pan juices are thick and slightly syrupy. Watch carefully as the mixture burns easily. Add veal stock, return to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half and sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour sauce through a fine mesh strainer set over a container. Tap the strainer with a spoon while straining and squeeze out the last remaining drops of sauce from the residue. Season sauce to taste with salt and black pepper.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)