This Campagnard Sauce recipe is a flavorful and hearty sauce that is perfect for enhancing the taste of your favorite dishes. Made with a combination of fresh ingredients such as onions, bacon, mushrooms, and herbs, this sauce adds a delicious depth of flavor to meat, poultry, pasta, and vegetables. It is easy to prepare and will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and mushroom mixture and stir well to combine.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid any lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme leaves.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the sauce for another 5-10 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Stir in the cooked bacon and remove from heat.
- Serve the Campagnard Sauce over your favorite dishes such as roasted chicken, grilled steak, or sautéed vegetables.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Campagnard Sauce is a classic French sauce that translates to 'countryside' or 'rustic' sauce.
The combination of bacon, mushrooms, and thyme gives this sauce a rich and earthy flavor.
You can customize the sauce by adding other ingredients such as diced tomatoes, white wine, or herbs like rosemary and parsley.