1 Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 750 milliliter bottle Burgundy
2 cups Port
1 cup chicken stock
In a medium saucepan, caramelize the onion, carrot, celery, apple, and garlic in the grapeseed oil. Add the Burgundy and the Port and simmer over medium heat for 2 hours. Strain and place in a small saucepan with the chicken stock. Continue to simmer over medium heat for 1 hour, or until reduced to 1/2 cup.
Yield: 1/2 cup