How To Make Red Wine Sauce

red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides a non-alcoholic alternative with similar flavor notes.

beef stock

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Chicken stock is often less expensive and still provides depth to the sauce.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Reduce red wine by 3/4 in a small sauce pan until it becomes thick and syrupy.

Add beef stock to the reduced red wine and bring to a boil.

Season with salt and pepper after the stock is added.

Reduce the sauce slightly until it reaches the desired consistency.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Incorporate a small amount of butter just before serving to give the sauce a shiny finish.

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