What is gastrique?
Gastrique · French
French sweet and sour sauce made by caramelizing sugar and deglazing it with vinegar, often with fruit.
What it tastes like
Sweet, sharp and glossy, made to cut through rich meats like duck and pork.
Where you’ll see it
Drizzled on duck, pork belly, foie gras and roast vegetables on fine-dining and new American menus.