Wine Merchants Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Delicious Wine Merchants Sauce to elevate your dinner

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb butter , at room temperature
	2 cups deep red wine ( Burgundy , Zinfandel , Merlot , Petit Sirah or Pinot Noir )
	1/2 cup shallots , minced or 1/2 cup green onion
	1/2 cup cooked mushroom
	1/2 cup parsley , finely chopped
	1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
	1 tablespoon lemon juice , optional

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

229

Sugar

Fat

23g

Wine Merchants Sauce is a classic French sauce that combines the richness of butter, the tanginess of shallots and mushrooms, and the depth of red wine to create a flavorful sauce that adds a touch of elegance to any dish. It is often paired with red meats, grilled chicken or pasta dishes. The sauce has a smooth texture and a deep, full flavor that enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients it is paired with. The Wine Merchants Sauce is a great way to elevate a weeknight dinner or impress guests at a dinner party.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, add the butter and melt over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the shallots or green onions, mushrooms, parsley and black pepper.
3.	Cook until the shallots are translucent and the mushrooms are tender.
4.	Pour the wine into the saucepan and bring to a boil.
5.	Reduce to medium heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.
6.	Stir in lemon juice if desired. Serve over your favorite dish.

PROS

This Wine Merchants Sauce is easy to make and adds depth of flavor to any dish.

It is a versatile sauce that pairs well with a variety of meats and vegetables.
The ingredients are easy to find and the recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.

CONS

This sauce contains a lot of butter and may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

The cooking time can take up to 15 minutes, so this is not a quick sauce to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce contains mushrooms which are a good source of antioxidants and may help boost the immune system.
Red wine contains resveratrol, which has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.