Red Wine Essence
Elevate your culinary creations with this velvety Red Wine Essence, a luxurious reduction that infuses bold flavors into any dish. Crafted from dry red wine, aromatic shallots, garlic, fresh thyme, and a touch of unsalted butter, this sauce boasts a silky, rich texture and a refined balance of savory and herbaceous notes. Perfect for drizzling over roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or even hearty pasta, this 30-minute recipe is a game-changer for home cooks looking to impress. With its effortless preparation and gourmet feel, this red wine reduction is sure to become a go-to for enhancing flavors with elegance.
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Ingredients
- 500 ml dry red wine
- 1 medium shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 15 grams unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Peel and finely mince the shallot. Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, minced shallot, crushed garlic, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and black peppercorns.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 15–20 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by at least half and reached a syrupy consistency.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding the solids.
Step 6
Whisk in the unsalted butter until fully incorporated and the essence has a silky sheen.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as a sauce or drizzle over your dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 567.9 grams (567.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 574 |
| Total Fat 13.10g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 7.50g | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 33mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.70g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.60g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 6.70g | |
| Protein 2.00g | 4% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 93mg | 7% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 797mg | 17% |
Source of Calories