Hunter's Sauce Recipe

This creamy and fragrant hunter's sauce is ideal with pasta, chicken, veal, or beef. Its intense mushroom flavor and smooth texture make it a real treat!

Ingredients

250g sliced ​​button mushrooms

1 finely chopped shallot

1 minced garlic clove

2 tablespoons butter

150ml dry white wine

250ml chicken or beef stock

200ml double cream

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Preparation

Sauté the mushrooms

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

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Add the sliced ​​mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they release their liquid and turn a nice golden color.

Add the shallot and garlic.

Stir in the chopped shallot and minced garlic.

Sauté for 2 more minutes until the shallot becomes translucent.

Deglaze with white wine.

Pour in the white wine and reduce by half over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.

This will concentrate the flavors and remove the acidity of the wine.

Add the stock and cream.

Add the chicken stock and simmer for 5 minutes.

Then stir in the crème fraîche, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and black pepper.

Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Finishing and Serving

Remove the thyme and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.

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Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Recommended Side Dishes

Meats: This sauce pairs wonderfully with chicken, veal, or grilled steak.

Pasta: Delicious with tagliatelle or spaghetti.

Potatoes: Serve with sautéed potatoes or homemade mashed potatoes.

Tips and Variations

Bolder Version: Add 1 tablespoon of cognac or port after the white wine for extra depth of flavor.

Lighter Version: Replace the cream with Greek yogurt or a non-dairy cream (soy, oat).

Other Herbs: Try adding rosemary or tarragon for a variety of flavors.

Conclusion

This Black Forest Hunter's Sauce is an explosion of flavors that enhances any dish. Easy and quick to prepare, it will become a must-have in your kitchen!