Cherry-Port Sauce

Rick M
Rick M @RickM_PTC
PTC, GA.

This sauce is great for those “special” occasion dinners / meals when you want to impress. It is very easy to prepare and adds a rather decadent touch to Beef Tenderloin, Prime Rib, Cornish Game Hens, Roast Duck, Venison, etc. [Adding a dash cognac or brandy is optional]

Cherry-Port Sauce

This sauce is great for those “special” occasion dinners / meals when you want to impress. It is very easy to prepare and adds a rather decadent touch to Beef Tenderloin, Prime Rib, Cornish Game Hens, Roast Duck, Venison, etc. [Adding a dash cognac or brandy is optional]

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Ingredients

  1. 2 tbsp.oil
  2. 1large shallot, roughly chopped
  3. 1 clovegarlic, chopped
  4. 4 oz.port
  5. 4 oz.red wine
  6. 8 oz.vegetable stock
  7. 2 tbsp.redcurrant jelly
  8. 1 tbsp.balsamic vinegar
  9. 2 tbsp.cornstarch
  10. 1 tsp.water
  11. 10frozen pitted cherries, thawed
  12. 1 tbsp.fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  13. 2 tbsp.fresh thyme, chopped
  14. Dashsalt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a small saucepan and sauté the shallots over medium-high heat until soft and lightly brown. Add the garlic and sauté lightly for 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add the port wine, red wine, and stock. Heat until the volume of liquid has reduced (by a third).

  3. 3

    Strain the liquid into a large measuring cup, discard the shallots, and return this to the pan. Add the jelly and balsamic vinegar.

  4. 4

    In the same cup, mix the cornstarch and water to a paste. Add a dash of the hot liquid from the pan to the cup and mix well. Add this back to the saucepan.

  5. 5

    Add the cherries and slowly bring to a slight boil while continuing to stir. Bruise the cherries with the back of the spoon.

  6. 6

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the thyme, salt and pepper. Occasionally stirring, continue to cook until the sauce is smooth and coats the back of a spoon.

  7. 7

    Add some "meat" pan juices, heat for 2-3 minutes and serve. [Serving: Roast Duck]

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Rick M
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W.C. Fields said it best … “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.”
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Americanacook
Americanacook @cook_20946876
Look awesome and take away.. Appreciate!!!

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