Four Seasons' Brown Sauce (Sauce Espagnole) Recipe

Name: Four Seasons' Brown Sauce (Sauce Espagnole)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pork fatback (or bacon); 1/2 cup carrot, sliced; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/3 cup butter; 1 1/2 quarts beef stock (or equivalent); 1 lb fresh tomato, peeled and chopped (or equivalent); 1 cup white wine

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons pork fatback (or bacon)
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 quarts beef stock (or equivalent)
1 lb fresh tomato, peeled and chopped (or equivalent)
1 cup white wine

1
Brown carrots and onions slowly with the fatback and add the seasonings.
2
Mix flour and butter to form a rouix and add, mixing well.
3
Add a quart of stock and simmer very slowly for three hours.
4
Strain.
5
Let stand overnight.
6
Add remaining stock, tomatoes and wine and simmer slowly for 2 hours, skimming fat and scum.
7
Strain again.
8
Enjoy!

360

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons pork fatback (or bacon), 1/2 cup carrot, sliced, 1/4 cup onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon thyme, and more.

Yes, Four Seasons' Brown Sauce (Sauce Espagnole) 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.

Four Seasons' Brown Sauce (Sauce Espagnole)

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