Tasso Cream Sauce

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 pound tasso, cut into small dice
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the tasso and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Lower the heat slightly and simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the green onions, hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt. Add the butter and cook, stirring, until incorporated and thick. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.