Simple Port Wine Reduction

Submitted by Sascha

"This can be used as a sauce on its own or to add additional flavor to beef gravy."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup chopped carrot
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups port wine

directions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2. Continue to boil the mixture until it thickens and reduces to about ½ cup, about 45 minutes.
3. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and let cool.
4. Use at room temperature. Makes ½ cup.