Mixed Berry Sauce to Be Enjoyed with Meat
Elevate your next meal with this luscious Mixed Berry Sauce, expertly crafted to complement meats like pork tenderloin, duck breast, or roast beef. This vibrant sauce marries the sweetness of mixed berries—blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries—with the rich depth of red wine and balsamic vinegar, creating a perfectly balanced topping. Aromatic shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme enhance the complexity, while a touch of honey brings a subtle sweetness. Finished with a swirl of butter for a silky texture, this sauce is a versatile, 25-minute creation that will add a gourmet touch to your table. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this mixed berry reduction ensures your meats are anything but ordinary.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or strawberries, fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 medium shallot, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely diced shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the mixed berries, red wine, and balsamic vinegar to the pan. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the berries to break down and release their juices.
Stir in the honey, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, reducing slightly.
Using the back of a spoon, gently mash some of the berries to thicken the sauce while keeping some whole for texture.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter to add richness and a glossy finish.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or honey if needed.
Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature drizzled over your choice of meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 866 mg | 18% | |
*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.
