Sauce - Marchand de Vin Sauce

MARCHAND de VIN SAUCE

Ingredients:

3 tbs. butter
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 tsp. garlic, minced
1/4 cup ham, diced
4 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup red wine, Cabernet
2 tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic garnie
1/2 tsp. barbecue spice
1 tbs. parsley

Melt the butter and saute the onion, until soft, about 8 minutes. Then add the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. Next add the ham, cook for 3 minutes, and now the bacon and cook for 1 minute. Now add the flour and blend in, cook 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly. Add the beef broth slowly, using a whisk to keep it from lumping up, then add the red wine, Worcestershire Sauce, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, garlic garnie and barbecue spice. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook for about 40 minutes, until it thickens, stirring every so often, to keep it from burning or sticking. When done, check the seasoning and adjust, then add the parsley and serve. This is good over pork, steaks or chicken.