Red Wine Reduction Sauce for Steak

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Red Wine Reduction Sauce for Steak is a classic French-inspired pan sauce made by simmering red wine with aromatics like shallots, garlic, and herbs, then enriching it with butter or stock to create a glossy, deep-flavored accompaniment. It’s a staple in bistro and steakhouse cuisine, designed to enhance the savory richness of grilled or pan-seared beef.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sauce is relatively low in carbohydrates and protein but can be moderate in fat, especially if finished with butter. A typical 2-tablespoon serving provides around 40–70 calories, with small amounts of iron and antioxidants from the wine.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	3.5 g
Fiber	0.1 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	220 mg
Potassium	85 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.02 mg
Copper	0.05 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	15 mg

Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it embodies the French technique of 'déglazing'—using wine to lift flavorful browned bits from the pan—turning simple cooking residue into a luxurious sauce. Nutritionally, the wine’s polyphenols may offer mild antioxidant benefits, though much is reduced during cooking.