Glazed Shallots with Red Wine
By The Cooking Book
Published on 20 April 2022
Good with steaks, beef fillet, or grilled duck breasts.Time and servings
50 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 360 ml of red wine
- 60 g of butter
- 450 g of shallots, trimmed
- 2 tbsp of red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp of caster sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Method
Step 1
Heat a wide, shallow saucepan and add 30g (1oz) butter and the shallots. Cook over medium heat until golden, turning occasionally.Step 2
Add the wine, vinegar, sugar, salt, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes, or until tender.Step 3
Transfer the shallots to a serving bowl, using a slotted spoon. Allow the liquid in the pan to bubble over a high heat until syrupy, then whisk in the remaining butter.Step 4
Discard the thyme sprig and bay leaf, and pour the sauce over the shallots. Serve immediately.