How to Make How to Make Bordelaise Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are countless ways to elevate a simple dish, and one of the most classic methods is by adding a rich and flavorful sauce. Bordelaise sauce is a traditional French sauce that is known for its deep, complex flavors and its ability to take a dish from ordinary to extraordinary. This luscious sauce is a perfect accompaniment to a variety of meats, especially beef and lamb, and it can turn a simple steak or roast into a gourmet meal.

Derived from the famous French cuisine of Bordeaux...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 4 large shallots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 cups veal stock
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    82 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 234mg