Red Cooking Wine
Elevate your dishes with this easy and flavorful homemade Red Cooking Wine, a must-have for creating depth in savory recipes. Crafted with dry red wine, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sweetness from granulated sugar, this versatile blend is beautifully enhanced with dried thyme, garlic powder, whole black peppercorns, and a pinch of salt. Simmered to perfection in just 10 minutes, this recipe marries bold, earthy flavors with a touch of tang, making it the perfect addition to marinades, sauces, and slow-cooked stews. Strained and stored for convenience, this DIY red cooking wine is the ultimate way to bring robust, homemade charm to your kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 750 ml Dry red wine
- 60 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Whole black peppercorns
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the dry red wine, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2
Add the dried thyme, garlic powder, whole black peppercorns, and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors together.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the liquid cool to room temperature.
Step 6
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean, sealable bottle or jar to remove the peppercorns and any herb residue.
Step 7
Store the homemade red cooking wine in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 840.4 grams (840.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 744 |
| Total Fat 0.10g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 630mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.10g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.80g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 30.30g | |
| Protein 0.90g | 2% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 69mg | 5% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 1016mg | 22% |
Source of Calories