Grape sauce for winter
Description
Universal dressing for salads and hot dishes. Grape sauce combines several distinct flavors at once, resulting in a sweet, salty, and moderately sour taste. This condiment is perfect for meat dishes and cheeses, and you can make it using any grape variety. It's advisable to taste the grapes before preparing the sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Remove the grapes from the stems, place them in a deep container, and cover with cold water. Rinse.
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Step 3
Place the berries in a cauldron and pour in hot water. Put the container on the stove and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the berries burst.
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Step 4
If possible, it's better to use seedless grapes, so you won't have to remove the seeds.
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Step 5
Strain all the contents of the cauldron through a sieve or colander, making sure not to let any bones pass through.
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Step 6
Then pour back into a cauldron or saucepan, simmer for about 40-60 minutes until the mixture reduces by half and thickens. Add spices, herbs, salt, and sugar, pour in the vinegar, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Step 7
Pour the sauce into jars scalded with boiling water or sterilized jars, and seal with lids using a screw-top or a canning key. Leave a little sauce aside for yourself to taste.