Madeira is a Portuguese libation that has earned accolades among cooking aficionados for its delectable flavor. A unique process of oxidation involving heat and aging makes this wine last for centuries. Today we are going to take a look at some of the best recipes you can cook up either with this wine or any Madeira wine substitute.
- Onion-Glaze Baked Ham
Prepare the soup mixture with sugar, water, Madeira wine, and top it over lightly cut ham fat. Next, you will have to arrange ham in a roasting pan and arrange shallots around it. Finally, you will have to stir the shallots and baste the ham for an hour till it reaches a golden-brown texture.
- Green Bean Mushroom Madeira Casserole
A delectable combination of mascarpone cheese, fresh mushrooms, fresh green beans, and Madeira wine creates an utterly delicious side dish on being simmered in a savory broth.
- Salisbury Steak
Blend in ¾ lb ground round, ¾ lb ground turkey breast, 2 large egg whites, and 1/3rd cup dry breadcrumbs. Now divide the mixture into six equal parts in the shape of a ½ inch thick patty. Both sides of these patties will have to be cooked over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet until they attain a brownish texture. Once the cooking is done, remove the patties from the pan and make a sauce by mixing some water with 2 tablespoons Madeira wine, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and 1 ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. As the broth comes to boil, add the patties, cover, and cook it for 10 minutes. Finally, uncover and cook it for 10 more minutes and this Madeira wine delicacy is ready.
- Rich Pan Gravy
Prepare this Thanksgiving staple by roasting a turkey and adding in some wine till it comes to a simmer. Once the wine is reduced to ½ cup, cook reserved turkey fat over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Now whisk in flour until it becomes smooth. You will also have to add in giblet broth, reduced wine, garlic, cloves, and whisk the mixture for about 5 minutes. Finally, you can wish in leftover juices from the turkey platter and reserved pan drippings before straining it into a gravy server.
- Perigueux Sauce
Sauté the shallot until it attains translucent texture in truffle oil over medium heat and reduces Madeira wine by half by deglazing it. Now add the demi-glace, whisking it continuously until properly incorporated. Follow it up by adding the truffles and simmering the mixture until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon. Finally, add in some butter and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- Madeira Chicken and Shiitake Mushroom Penne
Cook the penne pasta as per instructions. Next, add some onions and olive oil to a pan and cook it over medium heat until the onion becomes caramelized. Now add some mushrooms and garlic seasoned with salt and pepper and cook it for another 3 minutes before setting it aside. Add some chicken to the heated pan, season it with salt and pepper and cook it for 4-6 minutes. Properly plate the chicken alongside onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Make a sauce by melting butter in the pan, whisking in flour, adding wine, and boiling it for 10 minutes until the alcohol evaporates. Now, add some heavy cream, salt, and pepper and simmer the mixture for 1 minute. Finally, add the penne, onion, garlic, chicken, and mushrooms to the sauce, cook it for 3 more minutes and sprinkle some parsley before serving it to your guests.
Conclusion
Madeira wine comes in four major varieties with the taste varying from very sweet to very dry. Choose the one according to the dish you are planning to prepare and get ready to delight your friends and family with lip-smacking platters.
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