Morel Sauce

Name: Morel Sauce
Ingredients: 3 (1/2-ounce) packages dried morel mushrooms, rinsed and drained; 2 cups boiling water; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms (8 ounces); 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 3/4 cup port wine; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 (1/2-ounce) packages dried morel mushrooms, rinsed and drained
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms (8 ounces)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup port wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

Place morels in 2 cups boiling water; let stand 5 minutes. Remove morels with a slotted spoon, reserving broth. Strain broth, discarding any sandy residue in bottom of pan. Chop morels. Set morels and broth aside.
2

Heat butter and oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Add fresh mushrooms and onion. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until onion is browned; add morels, wine, and vinegar. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Add reserved broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes.
3

Combine flour and water, stirring until smooth. Add to mushroom mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Stir in half-and-half and remaining ingredients. Cook 5 minutes. Serve over Yukon Gold Mash.