Williams Sonoma Braising Sauce, French Bordelaise

Summary

Flavor Profile

• Red wine, sweet onion, shallots

Why We Love It

• Inspired by the flavors of Bordeaux, our rich, savory braise is perfect for a beef roast, short ribs or lamb. We gently simmer Merlot wine and Worcestershire sauce with roasted sweet onions, shallots, soy sauce and Dijon mustard, fragrant garlic and black pepper. Prep is easy – just combine this time-saving sauce with meat in a slow cooker, pressure cooker or Dutch oven, then serve with crusty bread.
• A Williams Sonoma exclusive.

Net Weight

• 1 lb. 8 oz./680g (serves 6–8).

Use & Care

Receiving Instructions

• Store unopened at room temperature for up to 24 months. Refrigerate after opening and use within 7 days.
• Product may separate. Shake well before use.

Preparation Instructions

• Season 4 lb. (2 kg) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces, with salt and pepper. In a large fry pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm 3 Tbs. vegetable oil. Working in batches, brown the beef all over, 8 to 10 minutes per batch.
• If using a slow cooker, transfer the beef to the insert and add the braising sauce. Cover and cook on high until the beef is fork-tender, about 4 hours.
• If using an oven, return all the beef to the pot. Add the braising sauce and 1 cup (250ml) water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot tightly with aluminum foil and place the lid on top. Transfer to a 325°F (165°C) oven and cook until the beef is fork-tender, about 3 hours.
• Skim the fat off the sauce and serve.
• Serves 6 to 8.

Ingredients

• Water, Merlot wine, sweet onions, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), shallots, natural roasted onion flavor, red wine vinegar, rice starch, Worcestershire concentrate (distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, spices, tamarind, natural flavor), kosher salt, Dijon mustard (distilled vinegar, mustard seed, salt, water, white wine, spices), brown sugar (contains molasses), garlic powder, black pepper, citric acid, onion powder, thyme, bay leaves.
• Contains wheat/gluten, soy.
• This product is prepared and packaged using machines that may come in contact with milk, fish, soy, sesame, mustard.