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By Annie Tobey
W
hat do special occasions have in common with our daily lives? Food! Or, as the hungry waifs in
the musical Oliver! sang, " Food, magical food, wonderful food, marvelous food, fabulous food,
beautiful food, glorious food! "
Food sustains our lives, marks our celebrations, adds a spot of pleasure to each day and offers us a
way to show affection to friends and family. One way to make food even more magical, from appetizers
to desserts, is by adding just the right amount of liquor.
Besides the magic they work in a cocktail glass, spirits add another dimension to your favorite foods.
In classics like Rum Pound Cake, Sauerbraten and Penne alla Vodka, some of the alcohol bakes or cooks
off. A 2019 study funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that several factors
influence the final alcohol content:
* Length of time. How long the
dish is cooked at the boiling point
of alcohol (173 degrees Fahrenheit)
determines the amount of
alcohole remaining-after cooking
for 15 minutes, 40% of the alcohol
remains; after 2 ½ hours (as for a
stew), only 5% remains.
* Inclusion of other
ingredients.Breadcrumbs,
for example, can hold onto the
alcohol.
* Stirring. The more it's done,
the more alcohol will evaporate.
* Shape of pan. Large, shallow
pans with more surface allow more
alcohol to evaporate.
So you'll want to offer alcoholPenne
alla Vodka
free options if you're preparing
food for children and teens,
women who are pregnant or
breastfeeding and people who
choose not to drink.
For novices and experienced
home cooks, here are some tips
and tricks for cooking with spirits.
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