For 4 servings (note: make sure to make more than you think you need!)
14 oz. medium shallots, preferably the same size
4-6T butter
1 C chicken or veggie stock
Pinch of salt
1 C red wine
These are rough measurements; be sure to keep an eye on the shallots and adjust amounts to taste. Roger claims the dish takes 15 minutes to prep (true) and 20-30 minutes to cook, which is just ludicrous. For it to really be magical, the shallots need to cook slowly for closer to 2 hours, so stick them on a back burner while you work on other dishes.
Peel the shallots and trim the ends.
Heat a bit more than half the butter in a heavy saucepan and cook the shallots until they’re golden on both sides and starting to soften.
Then add the stock and salt. Simmer until there is only a tablespoon or two of stock left (turning the shallots every once in a while), and then add the wine.
Simmer again until the shallots are about ready to melt, then remove them.
Add the rest of the butter, turn up the heat, and reduce the wine sauce until it’s thick and heavenly.
Pour the wine sauce over the shallots on your best serving platter and prepare to watch them disappear.
