cherry port sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
• 1 medium clove garlic, pressed
• 1/2 cup tawny port
• 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup bing cherries, stems removed, pitted and halved
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan pink salt, or to taste