Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion -- finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup beef stock -- preferably
-- homemade, or
1/2 cup reduced sodium beef stock
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 pound gruyere cheese -- rind trimmed and
-- discarded, shredded
-- (6 cups)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cognac or brandy
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme -- or
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
freshly ground pepper -- to taste |
Preparation:
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is dark golden brown, About 10 minutes. Add the wine, stock, and vinegar and bring to a simmer. In a medium bowl, toss the cheese with the flour. A handful at a time, stir the cheese into the saucepan, stirring the first addition until melted before adding the next. Allow the fondue to bubble lightly a few times, but do not bring to a boil. Stir in the Cognac and thyme. Season with the pepper. Transfer the fondue to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner. Serve immediately, with the dipping ingredients of your choice.
What to dip: crusty French or Italian bread, cut into cubes (leave a piece of crust on each cube) Roast beef tenderloin, cut into cubes tart, crisp apples, cut into slices, tossed with lemon juice to discourage browning. |
