Sauce Poivrade

Yield:	2 1/2 cups
Categories:	Sauces

2	oz	Slab bacon; diced
2	lg	Onions; chopped
2	lg	Carrots, peeled & chopped
3	lg	Shallots; minced
1	lg	Leek, white only; thinly sliced
2	tb	Red wine vinegar
2	tb	Flour
1		Garlic clove; crushed
2	c	Wine, red, dry
1		Bouquet garni
2	c	Brown stock
1	tb	Peppercorns, green; cracked
		Salt; to taste
1/4	c	Brandy