Simple Port Wine Reduction

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• 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.