Red Wine Sauce | Red Wine Steak Sauce | How to Make Red Wine Sauce | Simple Red Wine Reduction

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.

Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium to high heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of white onion and cook until translucent and tender.

Mince 2 garlic cloves and add them to the pan, cooking briefly with the onions.

Pour in 1 teaspoon of honey and stir to combine.

Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup of red wine, stirring to mix in the honey.

Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and whisk to incorporate.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce until thickened, checking for trails in the sauce.

Add 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme and turn off the heat, allowing the thyme to infuse.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Add 1 tablespoon of cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix until emulsified.

Cooking Techniques

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