REDUCTION ESSENTIALS: BALSAMIC, BLUEBERRY, WALNUTS

Reduction Essentials: Balsamic, Blueberry, Walnuts image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp coconut sugar
1 clove clove, minced
1/3 c red wine, dry variety
1/3 c good balsamic vinegar
1/4 c dried blueberries
1/4 c walnuts, chopped
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 - 2 pinch salt, kosher variety
1 - 2 pinch white pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. You will need a small saucepan to make this recipe.
3. This is the time to pull out that good balsamic, and wine.
4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
5. Add the butter to a small saucepan, over medium heat.
6. After the butter melts, add the coconut sugar and garlic, and cook for about 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
7. Add the wine, balsamic vinegar, blueberries, and walnuts.
8. Reduce the heat until you see steam coming off the surface but no bubbles. Allow it to slowly evaporate, until reduced by half, about 25 - 30 minutes.
9. NEVER allow this sauce to get to a simmer. If you do, it will burn, and you will have to start all over.
10. While it is simmering give is a whisk now-and-then, and add pinch of salt and pepper, to taste.
11. Take off the heat and allow to sit for a few minutes.
12. PLATE/PRESENT
13. Serve over your favorite steak or salad. Enjoy.
14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.