Caramelized Lemon Jus

Serves: 4

Citlalli Gibson

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

49

Sweetness

52

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Sugar

2 cups

Beef Broth

Directions:

1

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat)

2

Grill lemon slices until charred, about 4 minutes per side

3

Transfer to plate; chop coarsely

4

Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat

5

Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

6

Add sage leaves, garlic, and grilled lemon pieces with any juices, then sugar

7

Cook until shallots start to color, about 5 minutes

8

Add wine and vodka

9

Using long wooden skewer, ignite liquors and let burn off, about 4 minutes

10

Add beef broth; bring to boil

11

Reduce heat to medium; simmer until jus is reduced to 3 cups, about 15 minutes

12

Season with salt and pepper

13

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead

14

Cover and chill

15

Rewarm before serving

16

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat)

17

Grill lemon slices until charred, about 4 minutes per side

18

Transfer to plate; chop coarsely

19

Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat

20

Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

21

Add sage leaves, garlic, and grilled lemon pieces with any juices, then sugar

22

Cook until shallots start to color, about 5 minutes

23

Add wine and vodka

24

Using long wooden skewer, ignite liquors and let burn off, about 4 minutes

25

Add beef broth; bring to boil

26

Reduce heat to medium; simmer until jus is reduced to 3 cups, about 15 minutes

27

Season with salt and pepper

28

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead

29

Cover and chill

30

Rewarm before serving