A common sauce for veal, ham, and white wine
A versatile, traditional sauce: veal, ham, onion, parsnip, and garlic simmered in broth and white wine, then reduced and strained before serving.
This versatile sauce is a staple accompaniment for many meats and vegetables. It is based on an old recipe from a 19th-century household encyclopedia.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodnibbling
- Estimated cost$5.65 $1.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.29
- $2.67
- $0.10
- $1.39
- $0.64
- $0.56
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Place the veal, ham, onions, parsnips, garlic, and cloves of allspice in a large pot. ≈ 3 min
- Add the broth, wine, and lemon slices.
- Let it simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid has reduced.
- Strain the sauce through a sieve and serve. ≈ 2 min
The bill
A common sauce for veal, ham, and white wine
- 2 onions$0.29
- 2 parsnips$2.67
- 2 cloves of garlic$0.10
- 500 ml of broth$1.39
- 175 ml of white wine$0.64
- 2 lemon slices$0.56
Total$5.65
that's $1.41 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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