On 10/24/2016 4:03 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 10/23/2016 3:03 PM, graham wrote:
>>> "Pringles CheezUms" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> I have a recipe for pot roast that I tried today, and it turned out
>>>> pretty good.
>>>> However it called for some red wine (nothing more specified), and we
>>>> don't have any around the house. I used a bit more beef stock. I don't
>>>> want to keep any alcohol around in any case, mainly because some here
>>>> could have a problem with it.
>>>>
>>>> Q1: What is a good substitute for red wine?
>>>>
>> You don't have to buy a 750ml bottle. 1/4 bottles of cheaper brands are
>> widely available.
>
> I often see small bottles of different types of wine. I have never
> checked the exact liquid content of those small bottles but it appears
> they only hold enough for a couple of glasses. They're very inexpensive.
>
> Jill
I keep a half bottle of white vermouth, usually Noilly Prat, in the
fridge for the times that I need a splash of white wine for a fish,
chicken or even a pork recipe. The high alcohol content means that it
doesn't deteriorate very quickly.
Graham