An alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of freshly pressed black grapes. Red wine is the ideal accompaniment to roasted and seared meats and simmered casseroles. It is also a versatile cooking ingredient.
Coq au vin
Lamb, olive and caramelised onion tagine
French onion soup with Gruyère toast
Game terrine
Bubble and squeak and candied shallots
Mulled wine trifle
Spiced blackberry, pear and apple pavlova
Sangria
Mulled wine
Spiced mulled wine
Roxy's onion marmalade
Any good-quality red wine can be used for cooking.
See wine.
Red wine can be used to marinate red meat and game dishes, and is essential in many stews, braised dishes and casseroles. It works well with many herbs and spices, from thyme and oregano to chillies and paprika. It is less suited to cream- and yoghurt-based sauces.
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