Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 head garlic, cut in half
  • 2 shallots, quartered
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 dozen peppercorns
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • Sea salt
  • White pepper

Method

  • To a heavy-bottomed saucepan set over high heat, add the apple cider and bring to a boil. Adjust heat to a simmer and cook until cider is reduced by half. Add vinegar and simmer until mixture is reduced by one-third. Add garlic, shallots, bay leaves, peppercorns and stock and return to a boil. Reduce by half, or until sauce is thick enough to coast the back of a wooden spoon. Season with sea salt and white pepper. Makes 2 1/2 cups demi-glace.