BLACKBERRY MERLOT SAUCE FOR BEEF

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So good over prime rib, roast beef or pork, grilled venison steaks. It's just good!

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Fruit Sauces

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c merlot wine
1 1/2 pt fresh blackberries
1 c beef broth
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium stainless saucepan add the merlot, 1 pint blackberries, beef stock, salt, pepper, thyme and brown sugar.
  • 2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
  • 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • 4. Use a potato masher or a slotted spoon to gently mash all of the blackberries, continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • 5. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer, pressing down with a rubber spatula to remove all the liquid.
  • 6. Discard pulp and seeds.
  • 7. Rinse saucepan and return liquid to pan.
  • 8. Over low heat continue to simmer, stirring often, until you have about 2/3 cup of liquid-around 15 minutes.
  • 9. Remove from heat, whisk in butter until it melts.
  • 10. Stir in reserved berries, set aside.
  • 11. Gently reheat when ready to serve.

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