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                    Rhubarb Cherry Sauce for Poultry

Recipe By     : Cooking Live, TVFN
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Rhubarb

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2  cup           tawny port
    1/2  cup           dried cherries (fresh Strawberries)
    1/4  cup           chopped shallots
  1      pound         fresh rhubarb -- trimmed and sliced
  1 1/2  cups          chicken stock
  1      tablespoon    arrowroot -- dissolved in
  2      tablespoons   orange juice
  1      teaspoon      coarsely ground black pepper

Serve sauce with poultry (chicken, duck, turkey breast).

In a small saucepan heat the port over moderate heat until it is hot. Add
the cherries, cover the pot and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.

Add a little oil to a skillet and heat, add shallots and saute over
moderately high heat until softened. Add the rhubarb and saute for 5
minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the cherry/port mixture to the
saute pan and let it simmer for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and simmer
until reduced by one third. Whisk in the arrowroot mixture and let the sauce
come to a boil. Add the pepper and salt to taste.

Slice the poultry entree at an angle and divide among 4 plates. Serves each
portion topped with some of the sauce.

Serve with sugar snap peas and garlic mashed potatoes.


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