Bourbon Sauce Recipe

Name: Bourbon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons, chilled, cut into pieces; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 leek, white and light green parts, sliced and rinsed well; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1 quart chicken stock, homemade (page 240) or store-bought; 4 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 2 teaspoons finely chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons, chilled, cut into pieces
1 large carrot, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 leek, white and light green parts, sliced and rinsed well
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bourbon
1 quart chicken stock, homemade (page 240) or store-bought
4 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 2 teaspoons finely chopped for garnish

1
Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the carrot, onion, celery, and leek, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
3
Increase the heat to high, add 1 cup of the bourbon, and boil until completely evaporated, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the stock and thyme sprigs and boil until reduced to a sauce consistency (see page 250), about 1 1/2 cups, 20 minutes.
5
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and return to the saucepan.
6
Stir in the 2 tablespoons chilled butter, the remaining 2 tablespoons bourbon, and the chopped thyme.
7
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.

160

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons, chilled, cut into pieces, 1 large carrot, diced, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Bourbon Sauce

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