Madeira Sauce Recipe

Name: Madeira Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter; 3 tbsp (45 ml) flour; 1 cup (225 ml) dry white wine; 1 quart (950 ml) lightly salted stock; 2 tbsp (30 ml) concentrated tomato puree; 1/4 cup (60 ml) mushrooms; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Madeira; 1 small carrot; 1 medium sized onion; few sprigs parsley; 1 sprig thyme; 1/2 bay leaf; 3-1/2 cups (825 ml) stock

Servings: persons

4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
3 tbsp (45 ml) flour
1 cup (225 ml) dry white wine
1 quart (950 ml) lightly salted stock
2 tbsp (30 ml) concentrated tomato puree
1/4 cup (60 ml) mushrooms
1/2 cup (125 ml) Madeira
1 small carrot
1 medium sized onion
few sprigs parsley
1 sprig thyme
1/2 bay leaf
3-1/2 cups (825 ml) stock

1
Dice carrot and onion fine and cook in 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter in a saucepan big enough to contain all the sauce.
2
Brown the vegetables lightly, add flour, blend well and cook this roux slowly and gently, stirring constantly until it aquires a light golden colour.
3
Allow to cool, and dilute with white wine, added little by little.
4
Add 3 cups (700 ml) stock, tomato puree, parsley, thyme and bay leaf.
5
Add mushrooms, washed and chopped fine and browned lightly in butter.
6
Bring to a boil, stirring with a sauce whisk.
7
Simmer gently for 45 minutes.
8
From time to time, skim off the fat.
9
Strain through a fine strainer into another saucepan, pressing out all the juices.
10
Reheat, bring to a boil slowly and cook for 30 minutes, adding from time to time 1 or 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the remaining stock.
11
Strain through a cloth and put back on the fire.
12
Cook down to about 2 cups (475 ml).
13
Add Madeira.
14
Simmer for five minutes.

167

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter, 3 tbsp (45 ml) flour, 1 cup (225 ml) dry white wine, 1 quart (950 ml) lightly salted stock, and more.

Yes, Madeira Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Madeira Sauce

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