Ingredients

4 servings

½ cup full bodied red wine such as cabernet

½ cup balsamic vinegar

4 tbs unsalted butter at room temperature

1 tbs chopped parsley

2 tbs finely chopped scallions

¼ teasp coarse sea salt

¼ teasp freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Combined red wine and vinegar in small saucepan over medium high heat - cook 12 - 14 minutes stirring as needed until the liquid has been reduced toa dark thick syrup (about 2 tbs) transfer to ramekin and cool completely.

Combined softened butter, parsley, shallot, salt, pepper and cooled syrup. Transfer butter to cent of large piece of plastic wrap. Roll into a log. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, can be made several days ahead.

Dab on grilled sliced steak