Many of these ingredients are pantry staples for most people. If they aren’t, they can easily be purchased at your local grocery store.
Brandy was the only ingredient I wasn’t familiar with. I’ve always wondered why we even need alcohol in this recipe.
According to Food52 blog post, here’s why alcohol is used with cooking. “When used properly, alcohol improves your food. It bonds with both fat and water molecules, which allows it to carry aromas and flavor. In a marinade, alcohol helps the season the meat and carry flavor.“