Demi-Glace is a highly concentrated beef sauce often used in French Cuisine. It’s strong flavor and aroma will add an irreplaceable depth of richness to any dish you decide to build from this easy base recipe.
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While you can often find pre-made demi-glace at the grocery store, it can be challenging to find one that doesn’t use preservatives and other additives. It’s almost impossible to find a store bought Demi-Glace that tastes as good as homemade, that’s why I’ve decided to share this recipe here.
Demi-Glace is often used in French cuisine and though it can also be used on its own, it is a wonderful pantry staple to use for building up flavor in other recipes.
It is a very rich, thick, concentrated beef sauce, which is most commonly made from a reduction of Espagnole Sauce and Beef Stock. It can also be made using veal stock, instead of brown sauce, for a more traditional flavor.
Try using homemade Demi-Glace the next time you make Beef Stroganoff, Vegetable Beef Soup, or Risotto.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is easy to make. Though it is a bit time consuming, making stock, espagnole sauce, and demi-glace do not have to all be made on the same day. Feel free to complete this recipe in steps; dividing the steps over the span of a few days makes it much more manageable.
The flavor is strong and very rich. The highly concentrated beef flavor will add layers of depth to any dish it is used in.
Demi-Glace is extremely versatile. You can use it in soups, stews, risottos, and sauces.
How To Make Demi-Glace
Ingredients
- Brown Stock: homemade brown stock, like this Homemade Beef Stock, will give you richer, more flavorful results.
- Espagnole Sauce
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
There is no prep work for this recipe.
Create!
Heat the brown stock and espagnole sauce to a simmer in a medium pot over medium heat.
Continue to simmer until reduced by half, about an hour and a half.
Strain through a sieve.
Tips and Techniques
- Store demi-glace in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within two weeks.
FAQ’s
What Does Demi-Glace Taste Like?
Demi-glace has a very rich, deep, meaty flavor. It may be salty from the concentrated stock and have a hint of sweetness due to caramelization that occurs while reducing it.
What Do You Use Demi-Glace For?
Demi-glace has many uses. It’s often used on its own, when braising meats or added to savory sauces, soups and rice dishes to amp up the flavor. It can also be used to make many other French sauces such as:
Can You Freeze Demi-Glace Sauce?
Yes. Allow the demi-glace to cool, then transfer to airtight containers before freezing. It can be kept frozen for up to 6 months.
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Demi-Glace
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown stock
- 2 cups espagnole sauce
Instructions
- Heat the brown stock and espagnole sauce to a simmer in a medium pot over medium heat.2 cups brown stock, 2 cups espagnole sauce
- Continue to simmer until reduced by half, about an hour and a half.
- Strain through a sieve.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Store demi-glace in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within two weeks.
- Demi-glace can be frozen for up to 6 months. It is recommended to freeze demi-glace in smaller airtight containers so you can pull out just what you need more easily.
Courtney says
Is there an actual recipe for the beef stock and espagnole sauce somewhere?
Lauren Vavala Harris says
Hi Courtney! So sorry about that! They are linked in the post and recipe card now but I’ll add them here too:
Homemade Beef Stock (Brown Stock)
Espagnole Sauce (Basic Brown Sauce)
Amy says
This was my first time making Demi glacé and it was amazing. It is so helpful to it on hand for making sauces and gravies.
Ksenia says
The gloss on this sauce was incredible. One of the richest tastes I’ve ever had!
Erica says
This sauce is to die for… totally worth the time it took to bring it together. Next time we need to triple the recipe. So yummy.
Tracy says
Oh my gosh we love this sauce so much! We use it on everything. Its one of our favorites – thank you so much for another great recipe!
Mikayla says
The time it takes to make this sauce is so worth it, the richness is a perfect compliment to homemade beef stroganoff. I do wonder if you can make extra and freeze it or can it for later use.
Jenny says
I love a good reduction. This Demi Glace is going to be delicious. I look forward to trying it!
Megs says
This turned out so well and I love it! Thanks for a great recipe and all the fab tips.
Heather says
I’ve always had trouble finding Demi glacé in my grocery store so it’s great to find a man easy homemade version… can’t wait to try!
Gloria says
I love gravy. This demi-glace is so easy to make. Gourmet right at home. Perfect for meat, rice and more.