Sun-Dried Cherry And Cabernet Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Sun-Dried Cherry And Cabernet Sauce

Recipe By : COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9613
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : New Text Import Cooking Right Show

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 Cup Shallots -- thinly sliced
1/2 Cup Shiitake Mushrooms -- chopped
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
6 Cups Rich Meat Or Mushroom Stock
1 Teaspoon Grated Orange Zest
2 Cups Cabernet Wine
1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves -- chopped <<OR>>
1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 C Sun-Dried Cherries
1 C Fresh Orange Juice
1/2 C Port (Or To Taste)
2 tbsp Cold Butter -- cut into bits (opt)
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

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Saute shallots and shiitakes in oil until very lightly browned. Add stock,
zest, wine and thyme and reduce to a light sauce consistency. Strain and
return to pan. Add cherries, orange juice and Port and simmer 4-5 minutes
longer.

Off heat, whisk in butter to thicken lightly (if used) and correct seasoning
with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

Yield: 8 servings

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