generic yet decadent mushroom sauce

How To Make generic yet decadent mushroom sauce

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  Add the bacon to a sauté pan, and cook over medium high heat, until cooked, but not crispy.
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  Add the butter to the pan.
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  When the foaming subsides add the mushrooms, and sauté until the mushrooms have given up their moisture, and are slightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
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  Add the garlic, cayenne, basil, and oregano, and sauté for 2 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: Make sure to keep the pan active, so that nothing burns.
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  Mix the wine with the cream, and then add it to the pan. Continue stirring until the liquid is reduced by half, about 4 to 6 minutes.
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  Taste the sauce, and then add a small amount of salt & pepper, (if necessary) and then taste again. Salt & taste… Salt & taste… our instructor would say to us… How can you hope to be a chef, if you don't taste your work.
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  Take the pan off heat, and spoon the sauce over your beef cut…
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  Chef’s Note: Although the dynamics of the sauce will change, if you’re opposed to wine, you can substitute a good chicken stock.
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  Chef's Note: If you have a nice cut of beef cooking, and you have some nice pan juices, you could add them to the sauce, and that would only add flavor.
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