Red Wine Reduction with Shallots and Shiitake Mushrooms

1Preparing the Ingredients 1. Finely chop the shallots (2) and slice the shiitake mushrooms (1 cup).

2Measure out all the ingredients for the red wine (2 cups) reduction.

3Making the Red Wine (2 cups) Reduction 3. In a saucepan, melt the butter (2 tablespoons) over medium heat.

4Add the chopped shallots (2) and sliced shiitake mushrooms (1 cup). Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

5Pour in the red wine (2 cups) and broth, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes until the liquid is reduced by half.

6Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7Strain the sauce to remove the solids.

8Serve the red wine (2 cups) reduction sauce warm over your favorite protein or side dish.