Pomegranate-Port Sauce


MAKES 1 CUP

2

cups pomegranate juice

cups ruby port

1

shallot, minced

1

tablespoon sugar

1

teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1

sprig fresh thyme

Salt and pepper

4

tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

Bring juice, port, shallot, sugar, vinegar, thyme sprig, and 1 teaspoon salt to simmer over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to 1 cup, 30 to 35 minutes. Strain sauce through fine-mesh strainer and return to saucepan. Return saucepan to medium heat and whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time. Season with salt and pepper to taste.