When To Use Flour Vs Cornstarch For Thickening Sauces - Tasting Table
Flour is the perfect substitute for cornstarch if you are making a sauce that contains fat, like butter or milk, or if you want a rich, thick sauce like gravy.
Seasoning 101: When To Salt And Season Sauces For Maximum Flavor - Tasting Table
If I'm doing a reduction sauce, I would salt at the end. At the beginning, it's very difficult to season something because you're going to be reducing it heavily oftentimes.