Red wine’s acidity, alcohol content and inherent flavours make it a valuable addition to cooking, enhancing the flavour and texture of dishes.
It can tenderise meat, add depth to sauces and stews and even can be used in desserts. Using the same or a similar wine in cooking as you would drink with the meal can further enhance your dining experience.
Here are five recipes featuring red wine to add to your cooking repertoire:
Made for sharing, these slow-cooked lamb shanks in red wine are perfectly tender and a must-try for a cosy weekend at home. You can dry any remaining rosemary on a plate for a week, then process with sea salt flakes to make a tasty herb salt for later use.
Served with a red wine poached pear salad, this slow-roasted pork belly recipe makes for a decadent and impressive meal. You can substitute the dry red wine for cranberry juice to take the alcohol out of the recipe.
Take classic roast beef to the next level with a delicious gravy that is easy to make from scratch using roasted garlic, tomato and red wine. Season your beef well with sea salt flakes and black pepper – this is the key to great tasting beef, plus it draws out moisture to help develop a delicious crust on the outside of the meat.
Served with a red wine and mushroom sauce, creamy polenta and zesty orange gremolata, this oven-roasted osso buco recipe is classy comfort food.
Made with fresh rosemary and red wine, this beef ribs recipe makes for a warming and hearty meal. Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed greens and enjoy.
