Black and Tan Sauces Recipe

Name: Black and Tan Sauces
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 10 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate,; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 1 cup pecan halves; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Scotch whiskey; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
10 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate,
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup pecan halves
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Scotch whiskey
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
2
Bring to boil; 1 minute.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Mix in instant coffee granules.
5
Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
6
Stir in cream, vanilla and salt.
7
Cool slightly.
8
Transfer to 2-cup jars.
9
Seal tightly.
10
(Can be prepared 1 week ahead; refrigerate.)
11
Preheat oven to 375F.
12
Place pecans on cookie sheet.
13
Toast until fragrant and just beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
14
Cool completely.
15
Stir sugar and Scotch whiskey in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
16
Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil.
17
Boil without stirring until mixture is deep amber color, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally, about 4 minutes.
18
Remove from heat and whisk in cream (mixture will bubble up).
19
Return to boil, whisking constantly.
20
Remove from heat and whisk in butter, salt and pecans.
21
Cool sauce slightly.
22
Transfer to 2-cup jar.
23
Seal tightly.
24
(Can be prepared 1 week ahead; refrigerate.)

1425

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, 10 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate,, and more.

Yes, Black and Tan Sauces falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black and Tan Sauces

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