Caramelized Lemon Jus

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Ingredients

  • 1 large lemon, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 10 large fresh sage leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup lemon vodka
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lemon slices until charred, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; chop coarsely.
  2. Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sage leaves, garlic, and grilled lemon pieces with any juices, then sugar. Cook until shallots start to color, about 5 minutes. Add wine and vodka. Using long wooden skewer, ignite liquors and let burn off, about 4 minutes. Add beef broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until jus is reduced to 3 cups, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:
  3. Rewarm before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

606 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 35.4g 45% DV
Carbs 64.1g 23% DV
Fiber 6.2g 22% DV
Sugar 22.1g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 338mg 15% DV
Potassium 774mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 0.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 20mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 85mg 7% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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