Cherry Sauce Reduction
A decadent savory cherry sauce sweetened with wine and balsamic vinegar. The perfect accompaniment to lamb, pork, and more!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Hilda Sterner
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ cup shallots sliced
- 1¼ cup frozen pitted cherries
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup sweet red wine
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Heat oil in a small pot, and sauté the shallots until caramelized.
Add cherries, vinegar, and wine. Simmer the savory cherry sauce for twenty minutes so that it can reduce and thicken.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and chipotle pepper (if using). Finally, swirl in the butter.
Serve this yummy sauce with lamb, pork, chicken, and more!
- If you use fresh cherries, be sure to use a cherry pitter (paid link). I love mine!
- For the wine, I like to use Stella Rosa Black. Feel free to use your favorite sweet wine.
- Although I'm listing the chipotle pepper as an optional ingredient, I'm hoping you choose to add it. The chipotle pepper adds a layer of smokey/spicy flavor that's perfect in this sauce.
- You may also want to add a clove of crushed garlic, but whatever you do, don't forget a pinch of salt and pepper!
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g