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clanmama User is Offline
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06/11/2007 10:07 AM Alert 

Alcohol Substitutions In Cooking


Amaretto
Almond extract. (Substitute 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. almond extract for 2 tbsp.
Amaretto.)

Brandy
Water, white grape juice, apple cider or apple juice, diluted peach or
apricot syrups. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)

Champagne
use ginger ale.

Cointreau
orange juice or frozen orange juice concentrate.

Cognac
juice from peaches, apricots, or pears.

Crème de menthe
Spearmint extract or oil of spearmint diluted with a little water or
grapefruit juice.

Dry Red Wine
Red grape juice or cranberry juice. Also may substitute chicken, beef or
vegetable broth, clam juice, and fruit juices. (Substitute equal amount of
liquid.)

Grand Marnier or Orange-Flavored Liqueur
Unsweetened orange juice concentrate or orange juice. (Substitute 2 tbsp.
unsweetened orange juice concentrate or 2 tbsp. orange juice and 1/2 tsp. orange
extract for 2 tbsp. Grand Marnier.)

Kahlua
Coffee or chocolate-flavored liqueur. (Substitute 1/2 - 1 tsp. chocolate
extract or substitute 1/2 - 1 tsp. instant coffee in 2 tbsp. water for 2 tbsp.
Kahlua.)

Kirsch
Syrup or juices from cherries, raspberries, boysenberries, currants, or
cider. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)

Port Wine, Sweet Sherry, or Fruit-Flavored Liqueur
Orange juice or apple juice. (Substitute equal amount of liquid.)

Rum (light or dark)
Water, white grape juice, pineapple juice, apple juice or apple cider, or
syrup flavored with almond extract. (Substitute equal amounts of liquid.)

Sherry or Bourbon
Orange or pineapple juices, peach syrup, or vanilla extract. (Substitute
equal amount of liquid + 1 - 2 tsp. vanilla extract.)

Sweet White Wine
White grape juice plus 1 tbsp. Karo corn syrup. (Substitute equal amount of
liquid.)

To Substitute in Soups, Stews, and Entrees
Dry (unsweetened) Red Wine
Water, beef broth, bouillon, liquid drained from canned vegetables, tomato
juice or from cooking fresh vegetables.

Dry (unsweetened) White Wine
Water, chicken broth, bouillon, liquid drained from canned vegetables, tomato
juice or from cooking fresh vegetables, ginger ale, white grape juice.

JUst thought some people would be interested in the above info

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06/11/2007 12:57 PM Alert 
thanks clanmama
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06/11/2007 4:02 PM Alert 
Thanks for the info.
I love to cook and this was one of my burning questions.
Many of my receipes call for vermouth, white wine or cognac.
Very helpful.
Jewels
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06/11/2007 5:27 PM Alert 
Thanks for this, mama!! When I got sober, I started substituting beef broth for the red wine in spaghetti sauce and I actually like it better!

Jewels, I posted something a while back about the amount of alcohol left in cooking -- I think it's under the AA forum. It's interesting to note that some alcohol is retained no matter the method, although longer cooking seems to eliminate the most.

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06/19/2007 9:57 AM Alert 

Awesome info, mama!! I was hoping there might be a tequila substitute in there.  I love tequila lime chicken lol


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06/20/2007 10:45 AM Alert 
I do a lot of cooking and am always looking for new ways to use some of my favorite old tricks. In the old days my best rib recipe started with “Marinate the ribs for a full day in a quart of Jack Daniel’s along with…” I now use apple cider, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar and gunpowder tea.
Hobie

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