Madiera Sauce

By Grazor

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 15 black peppercorns
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 c. madiera
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1/2 c. chicken stock

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, bay, peppercorns and thyme. Saute for 5-6 minutes, until the shallots and garlic have softened.
Pour in the madiera. Let cook down until thick and sticky. Stir in the honey, followed by the chicken stock.
Let simmer for another 5-6 minutes, then strain.