Simple Pan Sauce Recipe

Name: Simple Pan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter (or oil or meat drippings); ½ cup shallot, minced; ⅔ cup chicken broth; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional); 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper; ½ cup cream; 2 tablespoons minced parsley (or thyme or rosemary); ¼ teaspoon butter

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter (or oil or meat drippings)
½ cup shallot, minced
⅔ cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper
½ cup cream
2 tablespoons minced parsley (or thyme or rosemary)
¼ teaspoon butter

1
Heat butter in frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add shallots, cooking until softened but not browned.
3
Turn the heat to medium high and add the chicken broth.
4
Bring to a boil, then add dijon, vinegar, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes.
6
Add cream and reduce another 1-2 minutes.
7
Strain sauce, if desired, and return to pan.
8
Add in the herbs and swirl in butter.

203

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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: 1 tablespoon butter (or oil or meat drippings), ½ cup shallot, minced, ⅔ cup chicken broth, 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional), and more.

Yes, Simple Pan Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Simple Pan Sauce

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