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Thursday, November 17, 2011

When you cook with alcohol – it doesn’t all burn off...

Cooking with wine or liquor can make for some decadent and flavorful dishes. But contrary to popular belief – it doesn’t all burn off...

A study from the USDA’s Nutrient Data Laboratory, says a significant percent of alcohol remains in the dish, depending on how it was cooked:



Alcohol added to boiling water and removed from the heat: 85%

Alcohol flamed: 75%

Alcohol added to dish and stored overnight: 70%

Baked or simmered 15 minutes: 40%

Baked or simmered 1 hour: 25%

Baked or simmered 2 hours: 10%

The amounts might not sound like much - but they are considered significant for anyone trying to avoid alcohol for health or religious reasons.

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