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#12720 08/25/2010 02:10 PM
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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.
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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!

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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...


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Not that I drink it, but I thought it was a dessert sherry?
So, yes it is sweet.

ex harvey's bristol cream?

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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...


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Thanks, never used it like that. Will give it a try!

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Annie mentioned on FaceBook that she was making a Thai-styled grilled pork chop recipe...


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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.


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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!




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Elizabeth, thanks for the orange juice, pineapple juice hint. What in the world is ice wine? Never heard of it.


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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.

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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!


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Just buy the sherry Annie. It's great in Black Bean soup!!!!!


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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?


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Drive?? Sorry, annie, what did I miss??


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annie just had her other hand surgery last week...
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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="" />




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