red wine reduction

By CJKK

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 large
• onion, chopped
• 2 small
• celery ribs, chopped
• 2 large
• carrots, chopped
• 3 garlic
• cloves, chopped
• 1-1/2 tablespoons
• olive oil
• 4-1/2 cups
• dry red wine
• 3 cups
• Ruby Port wine

Preparation

Step 1

Cooking Instructions

Saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in oil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add wines and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 1 quart, about 1 hour.

Pour through a sieve into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to 2 cups. Reheat reduction and season with salt and pepper before using.

Reduction may be made 2 days ahead, cooled completely, and chilled, covered. Reheat before using.