Caramelized Shallot Jus

Serves: 3

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

56

Sweetness

45

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Sugar

1 cup

Port

1 cup

Brandy

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Heat oil to smoking in a thick-bottomed 2-quart saucepan, add the shallots and the sugar

2

Reduce the heat to low and caramelize the shallots

3

When the shallots are nicely browned add the port and brandy

4

Reduce the liquid until syrupy

5

Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil

6

Season with salt and pepper

7

Reduce and thicken until the sauce naps (coats) the back of a spoon