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Cranberry Demiglace Recipe

Cranberry demiglace combines the rich, savory flavors of a traditional demi-glace with the tart, slightly sweet notes of cranberries. This versatile sauce is perfect for pairing with roasted meats like turkey, duck, or pork. Here's how to make it:

Pictured: Cranberry Demiglace drizzled on stuffed pork tenderloin

served at LXV Pickup party.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1 cup beef stock 

• 1/2 cup red wine 

• 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon sugar 

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon cold water 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the base:

   • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized.

2. Deglaze with wine:

   • Add the red wine to the pan to deglaze. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by about half, which should take 3-5 minutes.

3. Add cranberries and stock:

   • Add the cranberries, beef or veal stock, thyme, bay leaf, and tomato paste to the saucepan. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and softened.

4. Blend and strain:

   • If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer it to a blender. After blending, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.

5. Thicken the sauce:

   • Mix the cornstarch powder with the cold water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk this into the sauce and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

6. Season to taste:

   • Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.

7. Serve:

   • Pour the cranberry demiglace over roasted meat or use it as a flavorful drizzle for vegetables or other dishes.

   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   

Tips:

• You can make the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it. Reheat gently before serving.

This cranberry demiglace offers a unique twist on the classic French sauce, blending the richness of demi-glace with the bright, tart flavors of cranberries for a stunning accompaniment to many dishes. Enjoy!