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Hey guys, Greyson Ferguson here with About.com. Today we'll be discussing how to cook with alcohol.

Use Spirits in Heavier Dishes When Cooking With Alcohol

It is possible to cook with just about any form of alcohol, from brandy to rum and beer to wine. Alcohols with a higher alcohol content, such as gin, rum and whiskey are generally used with meat.

This is typically because it takes the meat longer to cook and helps ensure most of the alcohol burns off. However, do take note that unless you have the meal cooking for several hours, all of the alcohol is most likely not going to cook out.

Wine and Beer Are Often Used in Sauces When Cooking With Alcohol

Wine and beer are used in sauces and other meals that don't take a long time to cook. With a large variety of both, you can almost infinitely change your recipe in subtle ways by using a different kind or brand of beer and wine.

When using a wine you need to make sure it is matched correctly with any kind of meat. Red wines are used with beef and heavier meat while white wines are used with fish and chicken.

Use Specific Amounts for Alcohol Types When Cooking With Alcohol

When using alcohol the overall amount is going to vary, depending on the recipe. With beer, you typically use just a full bottle and with wine you use a cup or so of wine.

However, higher alcohol content liquors are used in lower amounts as you don't want to overpower the flavor of the meal with the alcohol taste.

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