Morel Sauce

Submitted by Rita1652

"Morels in a rich sweet sauce."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup stock
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 ounce dried morel, soaked, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid
• 1⁄3 cup finely chopped shallot
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 2 cups chicken stock
• fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Bring stock to boil add sugar, without stirring, cook for 5-10 minutes rill thickened. Remove pan from heat and carefully add vinegars balsamic vinegar down side of pan. Stir mixture over moderate heat until it comes together about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
2. In a heavy saucepan cook morels in butter, stirring, over moderate heat until liquid from morels is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Transfer morels with a slotted spoon to a bowl and reserve. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme sprig to pan and cook, stirring, until golden. Stir in wine and boil until reduced to about 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
3. Add stock and reserved morel soaking liquid and reduce to about 1 1/4 cups, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in syrup mixture. Add morels to sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Flavor with and lemon juice.