SEMI-PERIGOURDINE SAUCE

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Okay, this was a sauce that was taught to me at Cordon Bleu. You may never make this sauce; however, if you do, you will love the results. This whole recipe only makes a half-cup of finished sauce, but when served over beef or duck... heavenly. I make this sauce a few times during the year, and it's mostly for the upcoming holidays. No, photos... yet. But I'll have a few after I make some. Oh, one more thing... NO SUBSTITUTIONS... NONE, NADA, ZIP. So you ready... let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon(s) rendered goose fat
2 medium shallots, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium black truffle peeled and thinly sliced (see note below)
2 tablespoon(s) madeira
1/2 cup(s) beef stock, extra rich
1 teaspoon(s) tomato paste
1 tablespoon(s) veal glaze
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety
1 pinch(es) black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Chef's Note: About the truffles. You want to use truffles that come preserved in a jar. Save the peelings, and about 2 teaspoons of the liquid from the jar.
  • Melt the goose fat in a reduction pan over low heat.
  • Add the shallots and continue to cook until they are softened.
  • Chef's Note: Don't let the shallots brown... just softened over low heat.
  • Add the truffle liquid, the peel, the madeira, beef stock, tomato paste, and veal glaze.
  • Stir and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and strain through a fine mesh strainer.
  • Chef's Tip: Use a wooden spoon and press against the sauce to "push" it through the strainer.
  • Wipe out the reduction pan, and return the strained sauce to the pan.
  • Add the salt and pepper
  • Add the sliced truffle, and bring the sauce to a light boil.
  • Immediately reduce to a low simmer, and allow the mixture to reduce by a third.
  • Chef's Note: The reduction will take about twenty minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the butter and parsley.
  • Add to a sauceboat, and serve while still warm. Enjoy.
  • Keep the faith and keep cooking.

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