Wild Huckleberry Reduction Served At 2013 Obama Inaugural Lunche - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 ounces veal demi-glace
    1 cup huckleberries, fresh if in season
    1 teaspoon bitter chocolate
    1/2 tablespoon butter
    2 cups port wine
    1 cup mirepoix (medium dice of carrot, celery, onion and leek)
    1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
    In a heavy sauce pot, saute mirepoix for 8 minutes on medium heat.
    Add the port wine, 1/2 cup of the huckleberries and demi glace and then allow this to reduce by half to intensify the flavor.
    Strain through a sieve and return to a clean sauce pot.
    Prior to serving, bring sauce to a simmer and add the chocolate, remaining 1/2 cup of huckleberries and butter.
    Serve immediately.

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