Is there a substitute for wine in au jus?

Blythewood BBQ'er · May 5, 2015

Found alot of good suggestions for au jus with the search feature, but was wondering if there is a sub for wine in au jus? Dad has a problem with eating food prepared with wine and I'm doing some crab legs and a ribeye roast for Mothers Day this weekend.

lantern · May 5, 2015

red wine vinegar and grape juice are usually good subs. I think perhaps cranberry juice would work too in a pinch. But grape juice and/or red wine vinegar are what I'd go with.

bluetang · May 5, 2015

I say just leave it out, there are many recipes with and without.
http://www.food.com/recipe/simple-au-jus-gravy-397515
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/beef-au-jus/
Never used it my dang self, hope this helps.

Fwismoker · May 5, 2015

Exactly just go without it or if you're looking for a certain flavor profile then do a non alcoholic version.

Bludawg · May 5, 2015

Beer fixes everything

IamMadMan · May 5, 2015

Wine is usually used for adding flavor and to de-glaze the pan when making the sauce.

If you want to omit the flavor, use use water with a few drops of lemon juice or a few drops of vinegar. You don't want to overpower the taste of the sauce.

smoke ninja · May 5, 2015

Bludawg said:
Beer fixes everything

Yup. I just can't bring myself to like wine. It's the ruff neck in me.

ynotfehc · May 6, 2015

It helps add depth of flavor and a bit of acidity, tomato paste does that as well and also gives darker color.

_BullDog_ · May 6, 2015

Beef stock works well.

snapper-G · May 6, 2015

Bludawg said:
Beer fixes everything

Yes, it does! Au jus doesn't need wine. A little worcestershire helps

HossIsBoss · May 6, 2015

Bludawg said:
Beer fixes everything

Woodmonkey · May 6, 2015

No wine here!

http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1380483&catid=1

bam · May 6, 2015

Coffee

5string · May 6, 2015

Always been skeptical of anything you have to smell before you drink it.

_BullDog_ · May 6, 2015

5string said:
Always been skeptical of anything you have to smell before you drink it.

Do you not quickly smell the milk to make sure it hasn't spoiled?

lantern · May 6, 2015

5string said:
Always been skeptical of anything you have to smell before you drink it.

As a young man I learned real quick that anything that that I plan on putting close to my mouth gets the sniff test first! It has served me well and saved me on several occasions.:heh:

Titch · May 7, 2015

Pomegranate juice is a great Alternative

Is there a substitute for wine in au jus?

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