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This is a three step process ( four if you count making the stock in advance) but well worth it as it makes a superb accompliment to the finest game or possibly beef steaks and roasts.
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The Matignon is similar to Mirepoix.
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Carrot is traditional in the classic French recipe but parsnip is more appropriate for game.
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Heat the bacon fat, mince the vegetables and add in to the pan with the herbs.
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Cook slowly for 15 min till vegetables are soft.
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Set aside and deglaze pan with the madeira.
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Reserve the liquid.
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Heat in a heavy saucepan the drippings.
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Add in the Matignon and reheat it.
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Add in the flour, heat and stir till browned.
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Then add in the pepper, tomatoes, parsley and stir.
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Add in the stock and simmer gently till liquid reduced by half, about 2-2 1/2 hours.
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Stir occasionally and skim fat off the top as it accumulates.
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Strain the sauce and stir occasionally as it cools to avoid skimming.
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There should be about 6 c.. Set aside 5 c. for other brown sauces later and take one c. for the last step.
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In a saucepan, gently simmer red wine with pepper till reduced to 3/4.
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Add in one c. of Espagnole and simmer 5 minutes.
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Add in reserved madeira de-glazing liquid from step one and the diced marrow and poach it 5 minutes.
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Serve with game or possibly beef chops, steaks, roasted Fillet Mignon, char boiled cuts and sweetbreads.
