Information
Total time: under 15 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Moderate
Yield: Makes ¼ to 1/3 cup
Notes
Reduce port wine to a sweet syrup, then add the contrasting flavor of balsamic vinegar, and you have an intense, winy-rich sauce to use sparingly with meat or seafood.
Ingredients
- 2 cups port wine
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the wine to a boil with the bay leaf and peppercorns and reduce by three quarters. It should have a syrupy consistency. Strain. Mix in the butter bit by bit, add the vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
Variation:
For a less sweet sauce, add a touch of Veal Stock, Vegetable Stock, or low-salt canned vegetable broth, after reducing.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
Nutritional information is based on 4 servings and includes 1/4 teaspoon of added salt.
237kcal (12%)
13mg (1%)
0mg (0%)
49mcg RAE (2%)
119mg
12mg
0g
2g
0g
15g
15mg (5%)
159mg (7%)
4g (18%)
6g (9%)
0mg (2%)