PORT AND PEPPERCORN CREAM SAUCE
Makes about 1 1/3 cups sauce.
2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped shallots 1 cup port wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Cooking Directions In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in shallots. Cook and stir until shallots are translucent (about 5 minutes).
Stir in wine, broth, black pepper, bay leaf and thyme. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer. Cook, uncovered until mixture reduces in half (about 15 minutes).
Remove bay leaf. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and pour into blender container, cover with lid, and remove the center part of the lid.
Place a paper towel over center hole. Pulse until smooth.
Serve with heated fully-cooked ham.
Serving Suggestions Dress up a dish with this creamy rich sauce.
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about The Other White Meat, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com
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