Ducky's Port Sauce Recipe

Elevate your duck (wild or domestic!), game, or even beef to gourmet levels with this rich and decadent port sauce! Inspired by Jane Hibler's Wild Game Cookbook, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a complex, syrupy sauce that's unbelievably delicious. Perfect for drizzling over roasted meats, this sauce adds a touch of elegance to any meal. Learn how to make restaurant-quality port sauce in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 1307.3 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ducky's Port Sauce

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How to Make Ducky's Port Sauce

  1. In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1 cup of port wine to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/4 cup orange juice and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup chicken or beef stock, 1/4 cup mango chutney, 1 tablespoon red currant jelly, and 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce has reduced by half (approximately 10-15 minutes). Stir occasionally.
  5. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan. Return to medium-low heat and continue to simmer until the sauce turns a rich, dark brown and achieves a syrupy consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold, unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  7. You will have approximately 1/2 cup of sauce. Serve immediately over your favorite roasted meats. For an extra layer of flavor, use the cooking juices from your roast duck or other meat for a truly unforgettable dish!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

69 g

Sugar

223g

Fat

148g

Carbs

30g

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