Ham Madeira Sauce (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 thick slices of ham with the rind.
02 - Egg noodles for four people.
03 - 75g of butter.
04 - 100 ml of Madeira wine.
05 - Three chopped shallots.
06 - 250g of fresh mushrooms, sliced.
07 - 1 heaping tablespoon of cornstarch.
08 - 600 ml water.
09 - 1 tablespoon of beef stock mix.
10 - A bundle of fresh herbs.
11 - Salt and pepper.

# Instructions:

01 - Slice up the mushrooms and chop the shallots into small bits.
02 - Melt butter and gently cook the shallots and mushrooms till softened.
03 - Sprinkle in the cornstarch, stirring till golden. Pour in the Madeira, water, and beef stock mix.
04 - Bring to a boil, toss in your herb bundle, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Cook the egg noodles following the package steps. Drain well and keep them on the side.
06 - Heat some butter in a skillet, then sear the ham slices on high heat for a few minutes per side.

# Notes:

01 - Canned mushrooms work in place of fresh ones.