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Bordelaise Sauce

4 Servings

servings

12–15 Minutes

active time

15–20 Minutes

total time

Ingredients

Unsalted Butter

50g Or 1 Shallot, Minced

10g Or 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced

250g Or 1c Dry Red Wine (Cabernet, Merlot, Etc)

42.5g Or 1 Packet Of Demi Glace

1g Or 1t Thyme Leaves, Chopped

Pinch Of Black Pepper

Directions

1. Add oil to a preheated stainless saute pan over medium heat. Add steaks and press down for 5-10 seconds. Sear for 4 minutes. Flip to the second side and sear for 3-4 more minutes or until the internal temp is 125F/52C. Rest, tented with foil while you make the pan sauce.

2. Add 2 Tbsp/30g butter, shallot, garlic, and a pinch of salt to the pan. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up the fond. When shallots are softened, add wine and demi glace.

3. Increase heat to high and reduce for 6-10 minutes until the bubbles are large and your spoon leaves a trail when passed through the sauce.

4. Over low heat, add thyme, pepper, and 50g/3.5T cubed cold butter. Stir to melt.

4 Servings

servings

12–15 Minutes

active time

15–20 Minutes

total time
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