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Rich and Creamy Cider Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 small onions diced
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 40 g butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small piece root ginger chopped finely
  • 500 ml cider
  • 250 ml chicken stock
  • 2 tsp chopped thyme
  • 300 ml double cream - I use longlife

Optional

  • 1 tbsp brandy

Instructions

  • Melt the butter and olive oil together in a pan over a low heat.
  • Sweat the onions, garlic and ginger in the oil.
  • Add the cider, bring to the boil and simmer until reduced by half.
  • Add the chopped thyme and chicken stock and brandy if using and again reduce until you have a thick, creamy consistency.
  • Add the cream and heat through.
  • You can leave the sauce like this or for a smoother one, simply liquidise or blitz.

Notes

May be used with pork, chicken or, for a vegetarian dish, assorted vegetables.
Longline cream is great for cooking and is cheaper!
Adding some brandy gives a luxurious sauce for special occasions.