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Juniper Shallots in Red Wine

Juniper Shallots in Red Wine

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, German
Keyword Christmas menu, Christmas side dish, Juniper berries, shallot side dish, shallots, side dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shallots
  • 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sweet red wine
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon juniper berries crushed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the shallots and cut into quarters

  2. Add the sugar to a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring until the sugar caramelizes.

  3. Add the butter and melt it into the sugar.

  4. Add the shallot quarters and cook, stirring until soft.

  5. Deglaze the pan with the wine and the broth.

  6. Add the juniper berries to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes

  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  8. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.