Home
Log in / Sign Up
    Private Messages   Advanced Search   Rules   New User Guide   FAQ   Advertise   Contact Us  
Forum -> Recipe Collection -> Meat
Can I subsitute half the amount of wine when cooking meat



Post new topic   Reply to topic View latest: 24h 48h 72h

allthingsblue




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 03 2014, 11:35 am
I only have a small bottle of dry red wine on hand, but the recipe (for a French roast) calls for a larger bottle (about double the size). Can I substitute half the wine with something else? any tried and true ideas?
Back to top

greenfire




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 03 2014, 11:52 am
recipes are not as precise science as one might think ... whatever you have - whatever taste good or feels right will do ...

keep in mind that a roast will have some of it's own juices once it starts to cook ... so I personally don't even think the full amount of wine is necessary [you can always add a little grape juice or even water should it need more liquid as it cooks]
Back to top

Frumdoc




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 03 2014, 12:23 pm
I've never used an exact amount of wine, so should be fine. If it is looking dry, add some extra water or grape juice if you have any. But it won't make a big difference to the dish.
Back to top

mha3484




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 03 2014, 12:33 pm
You can also use stock. I bookmarked this because I often don't have alcohol around.

http://www.thekitchn.com/non-a.....84394
Back to top

Kitten




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 03 2014, 12:36 pm
I would use water. It won't really make a difference.
Back to top

Dolly Welsh




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 03 2014, 2:40 pm
Right to the above.

You can make up the difference of liquid volume with cooking wine.

Cooking wine: water, mixed with red balsamic vinegar. Say half and half. If you want, add a teaspoon of white sugar. Mix a little by hand, and it's cooking wine.
Back to top
Page 1 of 1 Recent Topics




Post new topic   Reply to topic    Forum -> Recipe Collection -> Meat

Related Topics Replies Last Post
How to stick wine bottle on shelves so it 'stays' in transit
by amother
15 Yesterday at 6:45 pm View last post
Pesach Cooking
by amother
3 Yesterday at 11:45 am View last post
What’s the typical amount to tip elementary rebbi on Purim?
by galpal
90 Yesterday at 10:06 am View last post
Making your own wine from grape juice
by amother
8 Sat, Mar 16 2024, 1:52 pm View last post
Mini Wine?
by amother
17 Fri, Mar 15 2024, 1:30 pm View last post