How To Make Chef John’s Cheater Demi-Glace Recipe
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 1 cup of red wine
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and cook until softened.
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Pour in the red wine and cook until it has reduced by half.
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Add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, uncovered.
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Remove the thyme sprig and bay leaf. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
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Return the sauce to the saucepan and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
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Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot over your favorite meats or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Calories : 90kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 15mg
- Sodium : 750mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 4g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 1g
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