Things You'll Need:
- Saucepan
- Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Balsamic or red wine vinegar
- Apple or white grape juice
- Merlot wine
- Dried rosemary and thyme
- Cream
- Cutting board
- Utility knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Metal strainer
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Step 1
Chop 1/2 cup onion finely and mince 1 tbsp. garlic on the cutting board.
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Step 2
Measure 2 tbsp. oil into the saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and stir while cooking for approximately five minutes.
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Step 3
Measure 2 tbsp. vinegar, 2 cups of juice, 1/2 cup wine and the herbs and add to the saucepan.
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Step 4
Stir and boil the sauce mixture and then turn the heat down to a simmer.
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Step 5
Cook the sauce for approximately 20 minutes until about 1 1/2 cups of sauce remains. Stir often during the cooking time.
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Step 6
Pour the sauce through a metal strainer to remove the herbs and then pour it back into the saucepan. Add 1/2 cup cream and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from the heat when the sauce is of medium consistency.
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Step 7
Pour the sauce over cooked meat, chicken or fish to serve.
