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Homemade-Demi-Glace-Recipe

Homemade Demi Glace Recipe

This homemade demi glace recipe is perfect for those looking to add depth and complexity to their dishes. Made with a combination of brown stock, espagnole sauce, and other ingredients, this sauce will enhance the flavor of your meals and impress your guests.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 6 people
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Roasting pan
  • Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef bones including marrow bones
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 oz tomato paste
  • 8 cups beef stock or veal
  • 1 cup espagnole sauce
  • 1 bouquet garni thyme, parsley, and bay leaves tied together
  • Optional: red wine for deglazing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place beef bones in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour until golden brown.
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until they begin to caramelize.
  • If using red wine, deglaze the pot with a splash of wine.
  • Add roasted bones, brown stock, espagnole sauce, tomato paste, and bouquet garni to the pot.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer and then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 4 hours, skimming the surface often.
  • After 4 hours, remove the pot from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer, strain the demi glace into a clean pot or bowl.
  • Return the strained liquid to low heat and continue to reduce until desired thickness is achieved.
  • Use immediately or portion and freeze for future use.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute beef bones with vegetable stock and omit espagnole sauce.
  • If time allows, extra depth of flavor can be achieved by roasting the mirepoix (onion, carrots, celery) before adding to the pot. This step adds an additional 30 minutes to the prep time.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed, adding salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar for added depth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 879mgPotassium: 914mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3880IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
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