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TypeFortified Wine (for cooking)
Primary UseFlavoring and tenderizing savory dishes
Buy it or make it
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Common carton size
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Once opened, store red cooking wine in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. The added salt helps preserve it, but it will eventually lose its distinct flavor.
Cooking Tips
Use it in marinades to tenderize meat and add complex flavor.
Deglaze your pan with it after searing meat to capture flavorful brown bits.
It’s excellent in slow-cooker recipes for stews and pot roasts.
Pairs With
Beef
Lamb
Pork
Mushrooms
Onions
Garlic
Tomato-based sauces
Hearty stews and braises
Common Mistakes
Using it as a drinking wine – the salt content makes it unpalatable.
Assuming it will have the same flavor profile as a high-quality red wine; it's designed for cooking and has a simpler taste.
Also called
Aliases
- Red Cooking Winesplural
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