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Common Sauce (Hartshorne)
Common Sauce is a multi-purpose sauce that can be used for a number of meat-based dishes and side vegetables. This recipe is an interpreted method from the original recipe in Henry Hartshorne's the Household Cyclopedia.
Ingredients
- veal slices, Sliced
- ham slices, Sliced
- onion2
- parsnips2
- garlic2 clove
- cloves2
- broth500 ml
- white wine175 ml
- lemon2 slice
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 4 steps
Combine veal, ham, onions, parsnips, garlic, and cloves in a large saucepan.
Add broth, wine, and lemon slices.
Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until reduced.
Sieve the sauce and serve.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)