PORCINI AND BACON SAUCE

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Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Mushroom     Sauté     Christmas     Bacon     Red Wine     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups boiling water
1/4 pound sliced bacon, chopped
9 garlic cloves, sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
3 cups dry red wine
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 cup beef broth
1 large fresh rosemary sprig
Reserved roasting pan with juices
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled butter, diced

Steps:

  • Place porcini mushrooms in small bowl; add 2 cups boiling water. Let soak until mushrooms soften, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Strain, reserving mushrooms and liquid separately.
  • Sauté bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until golden. Add garlic and shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add fresh mushrooms; sauté 8 minutes. Transfer half of mushrooms to bowl; reserve.
  • Add drained porcini and wine to pan. Boil 15 minutes. Mix in all broth. Add porcini liquid, leaving sediment behind. Return mixture to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until mixture is reduced to 5 cups, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Skim fat from top; add rosemary. Simmer 3 minutes; discard rosemary. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover mushroom-wine mixture and reserved mushrooms separately; chill.)
  • Place reserved roasting pan over 2 burners. Add mushroom-wine mixture and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Strain back into same saucepan, pressing out all liquid. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 5 minutes. Mix in reserved mushrooms from bowl. Whisk in butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Romano Cervantes
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a great way to add flavor to a simple pasta dish. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.


William Menendez
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love the way the porcini mushrooms and bacon complement each other.


Zeeshan Offiical
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This sauce is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the bacon and the earthy flavor of the porcini mushrooms. It's the perfect sauce for a special occasion dinner.


Isabella Chinaecherem
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This sauce is a must-try for mushroom lovers. It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I used it on risotto, and it was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.


Faizan Rajpuoot M Faizan Rajpuoot
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's been delicious every time.


Junaid A Junaid A
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This sauce is incredible! It's the perfect combination of savory and rich. I used it on steak, and it was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this sauce to anyone who loves mushrooms and bacon.


Shuceyb Abdi
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the way the porcini mushrooms and bacon complement each other. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Rehan Aly
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I made this sauce last night, and it was a big hit with my guests. They loved the unique flavor of the porcini mushrooms. I'll definitely be making this sauce again for special occasions.


Bright Obeng
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This sauce is amazing! I love the combination of porcini mushrooms and bacon. It's so flavorful and rich. I used it on chicken, and it was perfect. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.


Emanij Tomblin
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OMG! This sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make, yet it's packed with flavor. I used it on pasta, and it was a hit with the whole family. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and again.


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