blackberry merlot sauce for beef

How To Make blackberry merlot sauce for beef

• 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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