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Make A Pan Sauce

Featuring Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine

Harness the rich, nuanced flavors of Holland House Cooking Wine to craft sumptuous pan sauces that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

Remove cooked protein from pan.

Remove cooked protein from pan.

Gently remove your cooked protein from the pan. Cover to keep warm.. Setting it aside momentarily allows you to focus on the sauce.

Add vegetables to pan drippings.

Add vegetables to pan drippings.

Add your choice of aromatic vegetables—think onions, garlic, or mushrooms. They'll soak up the residual flavors, infusing the sauce with a rich, savory essence.

Add flour or cornstarch.

Add flour or cornstarch.

To achieve the perfect consistency, sprinkle in flour or cornstarch, transforming the drippings into a thick base for your sauce. This addition not only adds body but also enhances the sauce's silky texture.

Add Holland House Cooking Wine.

Add Holland House Cooking Wine.

Pour Holland House Cooking Wine into the pan, allowing its complex flavors to mix with the ingredients. This wine introduces a depth and character that takes your sauce to a whole new level.

Add stock and ground mustard.

Add stock and ground mustard.

Add a measure of stock (chicken or beef, depending on your protein) and a touch of ground mustard. This combination of flavors adds layers of complexity and a subtle hint of tangy zest.

Reduce by half until thickened.

Reduce by half until thickened.

Bring to boil, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan. Allow the sauce to reduce by half, letting the flavors concentrate and meld. The end result is a beautifully thickened pan sauce that pairs beautifully with your protein.

Pork Chops with Sherry Pan Sauce

TOTAL: 30 Min

Our Pork Chops with Sherry Pan Sauce transforms everyday pork loin chops into a savory delight. Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine infuses the pan sauce with a rich, complex flavor, adding a depth of flavor that elevates the dish.

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