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Demi-Glace

Demi-Glace is a rich and complex French sauce made from beef bones that enhances the flavor of various dishes.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 pounds beef bones preferably with marrow
  • 2 onions halved
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • Water enough to cover ingredients
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Storage containers

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the beef bones on a roasting pan and roast them for about 30-40 minutes, until they are browned.
  2. In a large stockpot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the roasted bones to the pot along with thyme, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
  6. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the bones and vegetables by about an inch.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 6 hours.
  8. After simmering, use a fine mesh strainer to separate the liquid from the solids.

Notes

Serve your Demi-Glace over roasted meats or use as a base for gravy.