Red wine substitute
1 cup red wine (for cooking) = 1 cup beef broth + 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Red wine gives stews and braises acid and tannin. Beef broth with a little vinegar is a sound swap.
Substitutes for 1 cup red wine (for cooking)
Option 1
1 cup beef broth + 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Good for stews, braises and gravy.
Option 2
1 cup pomegranate or cranberry juice + 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Sweeter and fruitier. Works in sauces and braised dishes.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of red wine?
For 1 cup red wine (for cooking), you can use 1 cup beef broth + 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; or 1 cup pomegranate or cranberry juice + 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar.
What is the best substitute for red wine?
For most recipes, use 1 cup beef broth + 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar. Good for stews, braises and gravy.