Chocolate-Port Sauce

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1-1/4 cups port wine
• 1 can (14 to 14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3/4 ounce bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• Salt and ground black pepper

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and thyme; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until shallots are lightly browned. Add port; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until reduced by one half, stirring occasionally. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 15 to 17 minutes or until reduced by one half, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream and soy sauce; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Keep warm.