Recipe information
Total Time
1 1/2 hr
Yield
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1
large onion, chopped
2
small celery ribs, chopped
2
carrots, chopped
3
garlic cloves, chopped
1
1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1
1/2 (750-ml) bottles dry red wine (4 1/2 cups)
1
(750-ml) bottle Ruby Port wine (3 cups)
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Preparation
Step 1
Sauté onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in oil in a 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add wines and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 1 quart, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Pour through a sieve into a saucepan and simmer until reduced to 2 cups. Reheat reduction and season with salt and pepper before using.