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Substitute for cream sherry?
Posted By: annie
Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 06:10 PM
One of my recipes calls for cream sherry and I only have dry and cocktail. I saw something on the web that I could subsitute Marsala wine for that. Any thoughts on this? I do have the Marsala if that is acceptable.
Thanks.
Posted By: Margie
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 06:20 PM
Annie, I work with someone that is a very good cook. She is asking, what are you making? Certain foods do not taste good with Marsela Wine because it is very sweet. Thanks!
Posted By: peconic
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 06:25 PM
So is Cream Sherry (very sweet)...
I would think Marsalla or Port might be a good substitute, but it would definately change the final flavor...
Not (necessarily) bad, but different...
Posted By: Margie
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 06:30 PM
Not that I drink it, but I thought it was a dessert sherry?
So, yes it is sweet.
ex harvey's bristol cream?
Posted By: peconic
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 06:43 PM
Marge, YES, it's a dessert (fortified) wine... but also is very good in some recipes!
It adds a sweet, smokey flavor...
Often used with chicken or pork... esp. when combined with some bacon...
Posted By: Margie
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 06:45 PM
Thanks, never used it like that. Will give it a try!
Posted By: peconic
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 06:46 PM
Annie mentioned on FaceBook that she was making a Thai-styled grilled pork chop recipe...
Posted By: annie
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 07:45 PM
Right on Brian!
Thai-style Grilled Pork Chops
1 garlic clove
1/3 c fish sauce
2 T cream sherry
2 T rice vinegar
2 t brown sugar
2 t minced gingerot
2 1" pork chops
In small saucepan over medium heat bring all ingriedents with the exception of the chops to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Place chops in a platic bag and pour in marinade and let marinate at room temperature for 15 mins.
Pour marinade in small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 5 mins.
Grill chops on hot grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium. Serve with marinade drizzled over them.
Think I'll make the marinade with the Marsala and give it a taste before putting the chops in the marinate.
Posted By: islandgem
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 07:48 PM
Annie, orange or pineapple juice is often substituted for a cream or dessert sherry. Apparently the taste is similar. Even an ice wine would be O.K. if you happen to have some of that. Enjoy your dinner!
Posted By: annie
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 08:37 PM
Elizabeth, thanks for the orange juice, pineapple juice hint. What in the world is ice wine? Never heard of it.
Posted By: GaKaye
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 08:48 PM
Annie, ice wine is made from grapes that are left on the vine to freeze before they are harvested and made into wine. Results in a very sweet wine.
Posted By: peconic
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/25/2010 10:15 PM
Elizabeth, I'd much rather have Cream Sherry or Marsalla...
I can't see orange or pineapple juice ever tastinng anything like either Cream Sherry or Marsalla!
There's no smoky taste at all to either of those two juices!
Posted By: BillandElaine
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/26/2010 12:37 PM
Just buy the sherry Annie. It's great in Black Bean soup!!!!!
Posted By: annie
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/26/2010 01:36 PM
Elaine, I LOVE Black Bean Soup. I can't drive yet so can't get to the store for the sherry. Now where's your recipe for the Black Bean Soup?
Posted By: Carol_Hill
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/26/2010 01:38 PM
Drive?? Sorry, annie, what did I miss??
Posted By: peconic
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/26/2010 02:05 PM
annie just had her other hand surgery last week...
she'll be 100% soon though! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: islandgem
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/26/2010 03:47 PM
Cream sherry doesn't taste smokey to me! Perhaps you need a more vivid imagination or I need your taste buds! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
I usually never substitute anything. I need the REAL THING! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: peconic
Re: Substitute for cream sherry? - 08/26/2010 04:21 PM
islandgem said:
I usually never substitute anything. I need the REAL THING! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />
Me too! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />