Home » Food » By Type of Dish » Sauces, Seasonings and Condiments » Mignonette Sauce Mignonette Sauce January 3, 2023 by Kimberly Killebrew · No CommentsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.See my disclosure policy.The classic accompaniment to oysters on the half shell, this Mignonette Sauce recipe features wine vinegar, shallots, and black pepper.  Feel free to change things up by using any combination of red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, or champagne vinegar.

Here in the Chesapeake Bay region oysters are a big deal.  Historically it’s been one of the largest producers in the U.S.and you can find oyster bars throughout the region serving the freshest oysters on the half shell.One of the most classic and popular ways to serve oysters is on a bed of crushed ice with lemon wedges and mignonette sauce.

What is Mignonette Sauce? Mignonette sauce is a simple dipping sauce consisting of vinegar, minced shallots, and coarsely ground black pepper.  Though the name is French, it originated in New York at the Sherry-Netherland Hotel on 5th Avenue.   It was first made in the 1930’s by chef Théophile Kieffer who prepared it to be served with oysters on the half shell.  It has remained a classic American condiment ever since.Mignonette sauce can be prepared with a variety vinegars, though classically with either red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar, but it  always includes shallots and black pepper.  Other variations includ

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