Red-Wine Reduction Recipe

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr.

Makes 2 cups.

INGREDIENTS

1 large onion, chopped

2 small celery ribs, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 (750-ml) bottles dry red wine (4 1/2 cups)

1 (750-ml) bottle ruby port wine (3 cups)

DIRECTIONS

Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in oil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add wines and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 1 quart, about 1 hour.

Pour through a sieve into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to 2 cups. Reheat reduction and season with salt and pepper before using.

Cooks’ note:
• Reduction may be made 2 days ahead, cooled completely, and chilled, covered. Reheat before using.

Tags: Recipe, Red, Reduction, Wine