Sauce Piquante

Name: Sauce Piquante
Ingredients: 1 cup Prepared Brown Sauce (A rich, savory brown sauce, such as Espagnole or a good quality store-bought brown gravy. (The referenced recipe 'Broom, Care of' is not a culinary recipe and therefore cannot be incorporated to make a brown sauce.)); 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar; 0.5 small Shallot, small (Finely chopped); 1 tablespoon Capers (Chopped); 1 tablespoon Dill Pickle (Chopped (e.g., gherkin or cornichon)); 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Original recipe calls for 'a few grains', adjust to taste for desired heat.)

A classic piquant sauce, known for its spicy and tangy flavor profile, perfect for accompanying roasted meats, poultry, or vegetables. This quick and easy sauce combines a rich brown sauce base with sharp vinegar, aromatic shallots, briny capers and pickles, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a delightful kick.

Ingredients

1 cup Prepared Brown Sauce (A rich, savory brown sauce, such as Espagnole or a good quality store-bought brown gravy. (The referenced recipe 'Broom, Care of' is not a culinary recipe and therefore cannot be incorporated to make a brown sauce.))
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
0.5 small Shallot, small (Finely chopped)
1 tablespoon Capers (Chopped)
1 tablespoon Dill Pickle (Chopped (e.g., gherkin or cornichon))
0.125 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Original recipe calls for 'a few grains', adjust to taste for desired heat.)

Instructions

1Finely chop the half small shallot. Chop the capers and the dill pickle into small, uniform pieces.
2In a small bowl, combine the prepared brown sauce, red wine vinegar, finely chopped shallot, chopped capers, chopped dill pickle, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to thoroughly combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill until ready to use.