Cajun Bordelaise Sauce

By Shaylie

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 4 ounces andouille sausage
• 2 sprigs thyme, chopped 1 sprig sage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced 1 cup cream
• 1 teaspoon file powder
• pinch cayenne
• salt

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a pan over medium heat, combine oil, shallot, sausage, herbs and peppercorns. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add the wine, reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
Skim the fat from the sauce. Continue to simmer, and add the tomatoes and cream. Bring to a low simmer, and cook 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with file, cayenne and salt, and serve

Zest Factor: Medium