We recently partook in a Merlot and food pairing with some good friends. We brainstormed and schemed about what foods and flavors would pair well with Merlot and hence, this Savory Dark Cherry Sauce came to life. I wanted something that had that deep cherry flavor, but wasn’t too sweet. This pretty much did the trick. I made lamb meatballs for dipping and it all worked out great! I think you could pair this sauce with just about any meat, grilled or roasted, as well as some cheeses and charcuterie. Try it out and let me know what you paired it with!<\/p>\n
1 large shallot, chopped<\/p>\n
2T fresh rosemary, chopped<\/p>\n
2T fresh thyme, chopped<\/p>\n
2 T olive oil<\/p>\n
\u00bd c balsamic vinegar<\/p>\n
\u00bd c red wine<\/p>\n
1 \u00bd c frozen cherries<\/p>\n
Garlic salt to taste<\/p>\n
Fresh ground black pepper to taste<\/p>\n
Saute the shallot and herbs in the olive oil over low heat. When the shallot starts to brown, add the vinegar, wine, and cherries. Simmer and reduce, about 20 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n
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