Cider Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luxurious Cider Sauce, a rich and velvety blend of tangy apple cider, savory stock, and a touch of heavy cream for a perfectly balanced finish. Infused with finely minced shallot, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme, this sauce boasts a delicate depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with roasted pork, chicken, or grilled vegetables. The reduction technique intensifies the cider’s natural sweetness while leaving a smooth and creamy texture perfect for drizzling or dipping. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is a versatile and elegant addition to your gourmet repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot, finely minced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it begins to foam.
Add the minced shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant.
Pour in the apple cider and chicken or vegetable stock, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by half and concentrate in flavor.
Slowly stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme leaves. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the sauce from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture (optional).
Serve warm over roasted pork, chicken, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1762 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
