What Is Sauterne and How Can I Use It?

Sauterne rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 18 recipes to cook with it.

Recipes using sauterne

There are 18 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Anne's Chicken For Crock Pot

A scrumptious chicken dish that can easily be made with your cooking sidekick, the crockpot.

Citrus Soup Frappe

Citrus soup frappe: a chilled, lightly jellied dessert soup of orange, raspberry, and lemon juices laced with red wine, Sauterne, and kirsch. A vintage Continental starter or palate-cleansing finale.

Frosted Fruit Punch

Frosted fruit punch with Sauterne wine, apple juice, orange juice, and a spiced cinnamon-clove syrup, topped with scoops of orange sherbet in each glass.

Kalamarakia (Greek Squid)

Kalamarakia is classic Greek fried squid dusted in flour and pan-fried in olive oil, then finished with white wine and fresh lemon juice. A simple taverna-style appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Lobster Tails in Patty Shells

Lobster tails in patty shells spoons sweet lobster meat in a sauterne-spiked cream sauce with mushrooms, olives, and pimento into golden puff pastry shells. A retro special-occasion dinner straight from the supper-club era.

Pineapple - Chicken Teriyaki

Grilled pineapple chicken teriyaki marinated in soy sauce, molasses, brown sugar, pineapple syrup, and sauterne wine. Basted on the grill until caramelized and smoky.

Hy's Georgia Chain-Gang Chili

Hy's Georgia chain-gang chili: a three-meat marathon chili with burgundy-marinated beef, ground pork, and poached chicken, simmered three hours with three kinds of chiles, beer, and Sauterne.

Georgia Chain-Gang Chili

A big-batch, three-meat chili of beef, pork, and chicken, with the beef marinated overnight in burgundy wine, then slow-simmered for hours with beer, Sauterne, and a wallop of chiles. Serious chili for a crowd.

Linda's Olive Oil & Sauternes Cake

Olive oil and Sauternes cake with orange zest and whipped egg whites for a tender, airy crumb. A grown-up dessert cake that shows off two bold flavors without being heavy.

Swiss Fondue #2

Classic Swiss fondue with grated Swiss cheese melted into sauterne wine with garlic, nutmeg, and Worcestershire. Served with French bread cubes for dipping.

Cathe's Crawfish Quiche

Crawfish tails baked in a rich custard of cream, eggs, and Swiss cheese with sautéed vegetables, cognac, and sautérne. A Cajun-French quiche that's pure indulgence.

Orange Sauterne Jelly

A fruity recipe that's simple to make and tastes wonderful as a glaze on pot roasts or as a spread for sandwiches.

Venison Chops with Rice & Tomatos

Sauterne-marinated venison chops layered with green pepper rings stuffed with rice, onion, and fresh tomato, then oven-steamed in chunky tomatoes and Angostura bitters until tender.

Pineapple-Chicken Teriyaki

Grilled pineapple chicken teriyaki marinated in a homemade sauce of soy, molasses, brown sugar, pineapple syrup, and garlic. Served with caramelized grilled pineapple slices.

Sole in Wine

Sole fillets baked in Sauterne wine with whole mushrooms, then glazed with a reduced wine and egg yolk cream sauce. A classic French fish dish with elegant simplicity.

Trout Crepes

Delicate homemade crepes filled with flaked trout in a creamy sauterne wine sauce with garlic and onion. Makes 20 crepes for an impressive brunch, appetizer, or French-inspired dinner.

Coquilles St. Jacques Au Gingembre (Scallops with Ginger)

Bay scallops in a fresh ginger and Sauternes beurre blanc, served inside a golden puff pastry shell. French technique meets a subtle Asian twist for a stunning plated dish.

Ann's Seafood Chowder (Halifax Version)

Maritime-style seafood chowder brimming with mixed seafood, garden vegetables, and a splash of wine in a creamy bacon-kissed broth that freezes beautifully for make-ahead meals.

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