Red Wine & Shallot Sauce

What is it?

Rich red wine and shallots form the base of this frozen sauce, which comes ready to heat and pour. It’s a smooth, pourable style rather than a thick gravy, so it sits between a pan sauce and a finishing sauce. Within Sainsbury’s frozen meals range, it’s the sort of component you’d use alongside roast meats, mash, or vegetables, instead of eating on its own. The flavour profile leans on cooked shallot sweetness and wine depth, with a straightforward ingredients list built around those two cues.