ISO Demi Glace recipe

[g4user]

HI there,

following my success of my chicken stock I am gonna make a beef stock this weekend and then go onto make demi glace. Now I have a good recipe for a beef stock, (that ex soccer player turned, chef again, Gordan Ramsey) but to take it to the next step I need a bit of help. Anybody?

Chris

[Ishbel]

Hello G4

What specific 'help' do you need?

I use equal portions of beef (or venison) stock and Espagnole sauce - plus extra madeira and allow to reduce by about half. Then add it to a browned roux.

[tknaps]

Speaking of Gordon Ramsay, which of his books are you referring to? 'Gordon Ramsay's Secrets'?

He's a chef I like a lot, but I've yet to buy any of his books. Was thinking of buying 'Secrets' and also his latest: 'Gordon Ramsay Makes it Easy' (which comes with a DVD - excellent idea!).

[g4user]

OK, what is Espagnole, and how do I make that? Hmm, this sounds fun. As for the Gordan Ramsey book, its Passion for Flavour. Very good book.

Chris

[Ishbel]

Chris
I'm at work at the mo, and don't have my cookery books to hand. However, I like the Foody site and there is a good Espagnole recipe (Mrs Beeton revisited section... highly recommended!) Have a look.. If I remember when I get home, I'lll try to hunt out the Sonia Stevenson version - I use mostly her recipes for standard sauces..

http://thefoody.com/mrsbsoups/espagnole.html

[Marko]

See my step by step demonstration of how a chicken demi glace (Galce du Polet) is made here:

A process of making a chicken demi is the same as making a veal demi except no tomato paste is smeared on the bones while roasting. This is not to say that you couldn't do that...I just elected not to on this demo. You will also see I use no roux to thicken. I prefer reduction because a cleaner sauce is created and the flavor is very intense.

I hope you find it useful!

Marko

Actually...I just joined here and I am unable to link you to m cooking blog until I have 20 posts. Sorry..........

[sage™]

I think you can type out the link so people can copy and paste it.(or leave the www. off) would like to see your site

[Alix]

Marko and Sage, can you exchange this info via PM for now please? We have a rule about no links by new members to prevent the boards getting flamed and covered in spam and we prefer if you don't circumvent that. Thanks all.

Marko, after your 20 posts you can post your link OK? Contact an Admin if you need clarification.

[Marko]

Sorry about that! I knew I shouldn't put that up. No worries!!

Marko

[Alix]

Thanks Marko! Just keep this bookmarked, you'll be there before you know it!