Lyonnaise Sauce

The region called Lyonnais — now the departments of Loire and Rhône - has very fertile plains that produce outstanding vegetables; in particular, the onions from Roanne are considered the best in France. Hence, over time, the term ‘Lyonnaise’ came to describe a dish cooked with onions, such as Tripes Lyonnaise.

Lyonnaise sauce is wonderful with grilled calves’ liver, grilled lamb cutlets, pork sausages and grilled pork cutlets. For a more rustic sauce, simply slice the onions rather