Simple Demi-glace
For 2 cups of demi-glace, you're going to need...
- Ingredients
4qt/l cold stock
- Time
- About 4 hours
- Equipment
- stockpot or dutch oven (3qt/l or larger)
- saucepan (~2qt/l)
Preparation
- In a pot:
4qt/l cold stock
Gently bring to a simmer for about 2 hours - checking frequently until reduced by half.
When the stock has reduced by half, transfer to the saucepan and bring to a simmer for about 2 hours — again, checking frequently.
Reduce by three quarters until there is about 2 cups left. If it over-reduces, it may scorch so be sure to keep an eye on it.
Strain through a colander lined with cheesecloth into a heat-resistant container and refrigerate until cool.
Use immediately or freeze indefinitely — ideally in an ice cube tray for easy portioning.