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Classic French Sorrel Sauce

Sorrel can be tricky to find in markets, although I do see it in farmer's markets occasionally. Your best bet is to grow it. Sorrel is indestructible in the garden and grows really easily. I planted a few plants in 2004 and they're still going strong, and expand every year. You can buy sorrel seeds online or in most seed catalogs. Or you can use wild sorrel. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 90 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 pound sorrel leaves, stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons vermouth, or chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Chiffonade the sorrel by curling up a few leaves at a time and slicing them very thin.
  2. Pour the cream in a small pot and bring it to a simmer. Doing this will prevent it from curdling when it hits all that acidic sorrel in a few minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in another small to medium pot, heat the butter over medium heat and add the sorrel. Cook the sorrel, stirring often, until it melts -- it will cook down a lot and turn Army green. When it does, stir in the cream and bring the sauce to a bare simmer. It will be pretty thick, so you'll want to add the vermouth or stock to thin it out. You can add another tablespoon if you want the sauce even thinner. Add salt and white pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

  • Once you make this sauce, you'll need to use it; it doesn't keep well, although it will be OK on the stovetop kept warm for an hour or two.

Nutrition Information

Calories 90kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 12mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 610IU (12%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90

% Daily Value*

Calories 90kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 12mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 610IU 12%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.