Eggs in Red Wine Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Eggs12 Small
 Red wine1 Quart
 Goose fat2 Tablespoon, rendered
 Shallots - 2 ( or onion - 1), sliced
 Carrots2
 Leeks - 2, white parts only, sliced
 Garlic3 Clove (5gm)
 Flour1 Tablespoon
 Bouquet garni1
 Salt1 To taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Vinegar1 Tablespoon

Directions

MAKING
1) In a saucepan, saute the shallots or onion, carrots, leeks and garlic in the goose fat for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
2) Sprinkle in the flour, mix thoroughly and stir in the wine.
3) Add the bouquet garni into the sauce and season with the salt and pepper to taste.
4) Cook, uncovered, over a low heat for 45 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced by half in volume.
5) Remove and discard the bouquet garni.
6) In a large saucepan, allow the water to simmer and stir in the vinegar.
7) Poach 4 eggs at a time, in this liquid for4 to 5 minutes and wrap the whites over the yolks with a slotted spoon.
8) Remove the eggs, drain thoroughly and trim the whites nicely.

SERVING
9) Add the poached eggs gently into the red wine sauce and serve immediately.
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