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Demi Glace Or Semi Demi Glace Simple Reduction And 2 Cheats Recipe

Master the rich, deep flavor of demi-glace without the days of simmering! This simplified recipe, inspired by Julia Child's 'semi-demi-glace', delivers incredible results in a fraction of the time. Perfect for elevating your sauces, stews, and gravies, this cheat's method uses readily available ingredients to achieve that luxurious, restaurant-quality taste. Impress your guests with a sauce that tastes like it took all day, but only took a few hours to make!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 723 mins
Calories 135.4 kcal
Protein 44g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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How to Make Demi Glace Or Semi Demi Glace Simple Reduction And 2 Cheats

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, and mirepoix. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
  2. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, ensuring the mixture is barely simmering. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  3. Simmer uncovered for approximately 6-8 hours, or until the sauce has reduced to about 1/4 of its original volume. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Strain the reduced sauce through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth to remove any solids. Discard the solids.
  5. Return the strained sauce to the saucepan and simmer for another 30 minutes to allow it to further thicken and concentrate the flavor.
  6. Season the demi-glace to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve immediately over your favorite dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

299 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

10g

Carbs

0g

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