How to Make Merlot Dipping Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Merlot dipping sauce is a versatile condiment that adds a rich and savory flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you're dipping chips, vegetables, or steak bites, this sauce is sure to elevate the flavors of your dish and impress your guests.

The key to this recipe is the use of a full-bodied Merlot wine, which lends a deep and complex flavor to the sauce. Combined with aromatic herbs, shallots, and a touch of sweetness, this dipping sauce strikes the perfect balance of savory, sweet,...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup Merlot wine
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 dashes soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
  • 10 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Slowly bring the balsamic vinegar, Merlot, garlic, soy sauce, and honey to a boil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer another 20 to 25 minutes; remove from heat and add the butter to the mixture, stirring to thicken as the butter melts.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 121mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 40mg