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reduction essentials: balsamic, blueberry, walnuts

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is awesome sauce at its finest. Use this sauce to finish off a steak or filet mignon and you will be in heaven. Drizzle it warm on a nice salad and you will swoon. This is something I assembled through trial and testing over a couple of weeks. And like any good recipe is it about good ingredients, proper proportions, and love. I am proud of this one. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For reduction essentials: balsamic, blueberry, walnuts

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 Tbsp
    sweet butter, unsalted
  • 1 Tbsp
    coconut sugar
  • 1 clove
    clove, minced
  • 1/3 c
    red wine, dry variety
  • 1/3 c
    good balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    dried blueberries
  • 1/4 c
    walnuts, chopped
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
  • 1 - 2 pinch
    salt, kosher variety
  • 1 - 2 pinch
    white pepper, freshly ground

How To Make reduction essentials: balsamic, blueberry, walnuts

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need a small saucepan to make this recipe.
  • 3
    This is the time to pull out that good balsamic, and wine.
  • 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5
    Add the butter to a small saucepan, over medium heat.
  • 6
    After the butter melts, add the coconut sugar and garlic, and cook for about 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • 7
    Add the wine, balsamic vinegar, blueberries, and walnuts.
  • 8
    Reduce the heat until you see steam coming off the surface but no bubbles. Allow it to slowly evaporate, until reduced by half, about 25 – 30 minutes.
  • 9
    NEVER allow this sauce to get to a simmer. If you do, it will burn, and you will have to start all over.
  • 10
    While it is simmering give is a whisk now-and-then, and add pinch of salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 11
    Take off the heat and allow to sit for a few minutes.
  • 12
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    13
    Serve over your favorite steak or salad. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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