EGGS IN RED-WINE SAUCE

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This classic French dish (oeufs en meurette) is perfect for brunch or an early-winter supper. Recipe and image reprinted with permission from "Tartine Bread," by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric Wolfinger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 strips bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
4 ounces chanterelle mushrooms, sliced if large
8 small cipollini onions, peeled
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 cups dry red wine
4 large eggs
3/4 cup demi-glace or rich veal stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large slices (3/4 inch thick) Tartine Bakery's Country Bread

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium skilletover medium-high heat, untilfat renders but bacon is not yetcrisp, about 5 minutes. Transferto paper towels using a slottedspoon. Let drain.
  • Add mushrooms, cipollinionions, and thyme to skillet,stirring. Cook until mushroomsand onions are soft and lightlybrowned, about 7 minutes. Stirin reserved bacon.
  • Bring wine to a gentle simmerin a small straight-sided skillet.Break each egg into a ramekin,then gently slide each into wine.Remove from heat. Let stand,covered, until whites are opaque and yolks are cooked as desired,about 4 minutes for soft yolks.Transfer to paper towels using aslotted spoon.
  • Bring remaining wine to aboil, and cook until reduced to1/4 cup, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile,bring demi-glace to a boil in a small saucepan, and cookuntil reduced to 1/2 cup, about5 minutes. Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoonsreduced wine. Reduceheat to low, add butter, andwhisk until melted. Season withsalt and pepper. Return eggs tosauce to warm.
  • Toast bread. Top each slicewith 1 egg, some of the mushroommixture, and sauce.

Raed Kasaji
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I'm always looking for new and unique recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


Brie Morris
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Not sure if I'll like the taste of red wine in this dish, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Mayamaya Pradhan
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Can't wait to try this recipe! I love anything with red wine in it.


Ahsan Uddin
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I've never had eggs in red wine sauce before, but I'm intrigued.


Ahmed ali Ansari
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This recipe looks a bit complicated, but I'm sure it's worth the effort.


Andry Smith
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Eggs and red wine? Sounds like an interesting combination. I'll have to try it.


joe express
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Not sure how I feel about eggs in red wine sauce, but I'm always up for trying new things.


rainbow dog
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I'm not a big fan of red wine, but this recipe sounds intriguing. Might give it a shot.


mohamed mdx
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This looks like a great way to use up leftover red wine. Can't wait to give it a try!


Collins Ndifor
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Eggs in red wine sauce - what a unique concept! I'm excited to try this recipe.


Stephanie Jozette
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Very easy to make and the result was impressive. Will definitely add this to my regular rotation.


Mostak Shahariya Paravi
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Not bad at all! I wasn't sure about the red wine sauce, but it was actually quite good.


OLOYEDE ABDULMUIZ
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Loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The red wine sauce was rich and savory, and the eggs added a nice richness.


Alamin Ala
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The sauce was very tasty and the eggs were cooked just right. I'll definitely make this again!


Sonia Salman
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Amazing recipe! The eggs in red wine sauce turned out even better than I expected. Definitely recommend!


jordan medina
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The red wine sauce was rich and flavorful, and the eggs were cooked perfectly - a must try!