What is a decent substitute for White Wine used in cooking?

Question

And, is there a substitute for red wine?

Answer 1

Dry vermouth - unlike white wine, it keeps indefinitely after it's opened

Answer 2

Hey CW, you don't say this, but I assume you are looking for a non-alcoholic substitute right? Otherwise, you would probably just use wine. The best widely available substitute would be white wine or red wine vinegar. Wine is acidic, but vinegar is even more so, so start with a smaller amount until it is right to your taste.

Answer 3

Depends on the use. For a marinade, use white wine vinegar, just use a lot less (like 1 tablespoon of vineger for each 1/4 cup of wine). For cooking something else, you could use chicken stock (low sodium, and I think the organic tastes better, not because its organic, but it is better produced with more flavor).

If the dish is wine-centered, like Coq au Vin or Beef Burgandy, no choice but to use wine.

Answer 4

Sherry would be a good substitute for the red wine!

Answer 5

Perhaps grape juice? Why would you do this? The alcohol in the wine goes away when it is cooked. So, there is no religious or medical reason not to use it.

Answer 6

You could use actual red wine, or red wine and white vinegar. Lemon/lime juice would also work if you just need the acidic proprieties from it.

Answer 7

Try a white grape juice. It has a hint of grape flavor, no alcohol and would add a hint of sweetness, unlike apple juice.

Answer 8

Ammonia

Answer 9

Use cooking Sherry.

Answer 10

Low sodium stock: chicken for white, beef for red.