Quick & Easy Recipe for a Red Wine Jus

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.

Dice the shallot, not too fine.

Sweat the shallot and garlic in melted butter until slightly translucent and beginning to soften.

Add a glass of nice quality red wine to the pan and let it reduce by half.

Pour in 1 liter of beef stock and let it simmer and reduce for about 20-25 minutes until it's reduced by half and starts to thicken and become glossy.

Slowly add small amounts of butter to the sauce, allowing it to emulsify and thicken.

Strain the sauce through a fine sieve into a jug and it's ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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