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Bordelaise Sauce For Game
1/3 c Celery ribs&leaves, chopped 1 Sprig of thyme 1 ts Bacon fat or butter 1/3 c ...
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Ingredients8 items
Ingredients
- 1/3cup celery ribs&leaves, chopped
- 1sprig of thyme
- 1tsp bacon fat or butter
- 1/3cup onion, chopped
- 2bay leaves, crushed
- 1tbsp bacon, minced
- 1/4cup madeira
- 1/2cup flour
Directions
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MATIGNON---------------------------------- 1/3 c Parsnip, diced 1/3 c Celery ribs&leaves, chopped 1 Sprig of thyme 1 ts Bacon fat or butter
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This is a three step process ( four if you count making the stock in advance) but well worth it as it makes a superb accompliment to the fin
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The Matignon is similar to Mirepoix
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Carrot is traditional in the classic French recipe but parsnip is more appropriate for game
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Melt the bacon fat, mince the vegetables and add to the pan with the herbs
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Cook slowly for 15 minutes until vegetables are soft
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Set aside and deglaze pan with the madeira
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Reserve the liquid