Whiskey Sauce

Elevate your dishes with the luxurious depth of homemade Whiskey Sauce—an irresistible blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors. This creamy sauce features a rich base of whiskey, chicken or beef stock, and heavy cream, enhanced by the aromatic touch of sautéed shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme. A hint of Dijon mustard and brown sugar adds balance, creating a velvety sauce perfect for drizzling over steaks, pork chops, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is a must-have for transforming any meal into a gourmet experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Shallots, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Whiskey
• 1 cup Chicken or beef stock
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped shallots and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Carefully pour the whiskey into the pan, allowing it to deglaze and scrape up any bits from the bottom.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and let the whiskey simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce by half.

Step 6

Stir in the chicken or beef stock and continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium, add the heavy cream, and stir well to combine.

Step 8

Add the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 9

Let the sauce simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(774.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1629.8

Total Fat 105.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 302mg	0%
Sodium 2242.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.8g
Protein 2.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 34.1mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 100.3mg	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: 94.2%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 5.0%