Hunters Sauce With Mushrooms Recipes

MUSHROOM HUNTER'S SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms in butter until tender. Add wine. Bring to a boil; cook until sauce is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and tomato paste until smooth. Add to mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Drain noodles; serve with mushroom sauce.

HUNTER'S SAUCE (SAUCE CHASSEUR)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan and add mushrooms, shallots, salt and pepper to taste, and cook about 10 minutes.
• Add the wine and simmer briefly over high heat.
• Add the tomatoes and beef broth, and tarragon.
• Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Blend the cornstarch with the water.
• Stir into sauce and cook until slightly thickened.

HUNTER'S SAUCE WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Saute onions in butter until very tender.
• Add mushrooms and saute additional 2- 3 minutes.
• Add wine, simmer, and reduce by half.
• Add tomato puree and gravy and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Adjust seasoning to your taste with Maggi, salt and pepper.
• You can also add your favorite herbs to this sauce.

JAGERSCHNITZEL WITH BACON MUSHROOM GRAVY (JAGER = HUNTER)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pound pork slices between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. In a shallow medium bowl, mix together 3/4 cup flour with salt, pepper, garlic and paprika. In another shallow medium bowl, combine egg, milk and mustard. In another medium shallow bowl, combine cracker and panko crumbs. Dredge pork slices first in flour, then in egg wash, and finally in crumbs. Let set on a baking sheet fitted with a cooling rack for 5 minutes.
• In a medium saute pan over medium heat cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from pan to drain on paper towels. In same pan with bacon fat, add onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue sauteing for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup flour. Cook flour to make roux until light brown, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook for 3 minutes, reducing by 1/3, then add stock. Continue cooking to reduce by 1/3 again. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Heat 1/4-inch oil in thick saute pan or cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F. Cook pork evenly on both sides, about 5 minutes for the first side, 3 to 4 minutes for the second. Remove to platter when done. Add butter to sauce, stirring until it has melted. To serve, cover pork with sauce. Sprinkle with chopped bacon and fresh parsley to garnish.

SEMI-CLASSIC HUNTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Seed the tomatoes, reserving juices. Finely chop the tomatoes and set aside.
• Combine the beef stock in a three-quart saucepan with one cup of the wine, the reserved tomato liquid and the onion, celery, carrots, peppercorns and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for one to one-and-a-half hours, until reduced to about two cups. Strain the liquid into a bowl and discard the solids. Return the broth to the saucepan and hold over a low flame.
• While the broth is reducing, wipe the mushrooms clean and remove any tough stems. Cut the caps into quarter-inch dice.
• Heat three tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced mushrooms and optional mushroom powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned, about five to seven minutes. Add the Cognac or brandy and cook, stirring, until the liquids are reduced to just a glaze. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter and the olive oil in a two-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and sage and saute until soft but not browned, about five to seven minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the shallots are coated. Raise the heat, pour in warm broth and cook, stirring, until well blended. Add the remaining half cup of wine, the diced tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened and the flavors are incorporated.
• Serve with roast or sauteed chicken or veal, or over other meats.