Cranberry Raisin & Shallot Demi Glace

Yield: 1.5 cups Ingredients:

1.75 cups Cranberry raisins or dried (if dried, re-hydrate in warm water for 10 minutes)

2 Tbsp sugar

1 cup beef demi glace or reduced beef broth

1 cup slivered shallot

Pinch pepper & salt

 

Method:

Heat sugar, broth & raisins until the mixture begins to thicken. Approx 10 minutes. Using a stick blender or food processor, blend the ingredients until smooth and bring back to a simmer for 2 minutes. **** be very careful when blending hot liquids. Start on low and then turn to med high. **Always cover the blender with a thick towel in case it comes through the top. Heat us a saute pan and add ½ tbsp butter and slivered shallots. Cook on medium for 20 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add to sauce