What can I use in place of red wine for a stew recipe?

Question

Would red wine vinegar or white zinfandel (yuk) work? Or something else?

I just started making stew and realized I was out of red wine. I do have lots of different beers lying around, but the only wine I have is zinfandel.

Answer 1

Both are good but so is a smooth Chianti

Answer 2

If you don't have red wine around, you could use a chardonnay or another white - not white zinfandel. You probably use a bit of red wine vinegar, but less than the recipe called for. Beer might even work . . . safest bet would just be some type of stock.

Answer 3

Whatever you do, don't substitute the red wine vinegar. Far too acidic!

If you don't have red wine, an equal amount of beer would work (almost any kind, I think would be fine) or just leave it out. No big deal.

Answer 4

Try Port, I don't like wasting wine. You can have a open bottle or cask of port lying around for ages.
It doesn't go off like wine does.
If alcohol is the problem look for a de-alcoholized wine, usually pretty cheap from a supermarket

Answer 5

neither of those will work the vinegar is too acidic and the zinfandel is too fruity. I would almost skip it all together if you don't have red wine.

Answer 6

It's not essential;-} you could just forget about it.
Wine vinegar would affect the taste negatively.
White wine might be just as good (as vinegar).
Presumably we're talking about a small amount.
You could try coffee instead, if you feel brave.

Answer 7

Beer works well in stew. Reduce the liquid down by boiling it until very little volume is left. It should impart a nice flavor
I would not us vinegar
Zinfandel if it is not sweet.

Answer 8

beer or chicken broth/stock would be your best substitutes. Red wine vinegar is too acidic.

Answer 9

Vodka.It's reasonable in just about anything.from beverages to cooking to desserts.Also I might try white or golden raisins in place of wine.☣

Answer 10

a good port wine will work well