Port Berry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) port
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen blackberries
• 1/2 shallot, chopped
• 2 teaspoons (10 mL) freshly chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) black peppercorns
• 1 sprig fresh thyme

Directions

1. Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve, using the back of a spoon to mash through some of the pulp.
4. Serve warm with roast duck or other game meats.