Cider Sauce

Elevate your meals with this luxurious Cider Sauce, a rich and velvety blend of tangy apple cider, savory stock, and a touch of heavy cream for a perfectly balanced finish. Infused with finely minced shallot, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme, this sauce boasts a delicate depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with roasted pork, chicken, or grilled vegetables. The reduction technique intensifies the cider’s natural sweetness while leaving a smooth and creamy texture perfect for drizzling or dipping. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce is a versatile and elegant addition to your gourmet repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium shallot, finely minced
• 1 cup apple cider
• 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it begins to foam.

Step 2

Add the minced shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the apple cider and chicken or vegetable stock, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by half and concentrate in flavor.

Step 5

Slowly stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme leaves. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture (optional).

Step 8

Serve warm over roasted pork, chicken, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for crusty bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(495.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	558.5

Total Fat 45.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 122mg	0%
Sodium 1762.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 1.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 44.5mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 353.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.0%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 24.6%