Sweet Onion Sauce – Master Chefs

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, savory sauce featuring caramelized onions and deglazed with dry vermouth
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Sweet Onion Sauce – Master Chefs

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 312.3

Description

This elegant Sweet Onion Sauce offers a sophisticated balance of savory depth and subtle sweetness. By slowly browning meat trimmings and sliced onions in vegetable oil, you build a robust flavor base that is then deglazed with dry vermouth. The addition of veal stock creates a luxurious, syrupy consistency after a gentle reduction. The finish of cold butter adds a silky sheen and rich mouthfeel. This versatile sauce pairs beautifully with crepes, roasted meats, or poultry. It is an excellent way to utilize leftover meat trimmings while creating a restaurant-quality accompaniment that feels both comforting and refined.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the veal or beef trimmings into 3/4 inch dice.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced onions and diced meat trimmings to the pan.
  4. Cook uncovered, shaking the pan and stirring occasionally, until the meat and onions are well browned, about 20 minutes.
  5. Pour in the dry vermouth, stirring to deglaze the pan and incorporate any browned bits.
  6. Add the veal stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil, skimming the surface frequently, and simmer until the sauce reduces to a light syrupy consistency, about 30 minutes or longer.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  9. Swirl in 2 tablespoons of cold butter, adding it bit by bit until fully emulsified.
  10. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Warm the sauce gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 312.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.2g28%
Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
Cholesterol 95.4mg32%
Sodium 85.6mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 32.1g65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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