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What Is V8 juice and How Can I Use It?

V8 juice is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 18 recipes to get you started.

In Chinese:V8汁
British (UK) term: V8 juice
en français:jus de v8
en español:jugo v8

Recipes using v8 juice

There are 18 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Bert's Secret Chili

Bert's Secret Chili

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It's not a secret that my neighbors Chili is a potluck fav.

Vegetable Barley Stew with Lentils

Vegetable Barley Stew with Lentils

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Super tasty and loaded with goodness. This is one of my favorite stew that I'd like to make on a chilly day. It warms me up instantly with tons of great flavor and lots of good-for-me nutrients. I like enjoying it with some good bread that helps to pick up all the yummy sauce.

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Barbecued Salmon with Field Greens

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Spice-rubbed grilled salmon with chili, cumin, allspice, and paprika, served over organic field greens tossed in a smoky tomato-balsamic vinaigrette. A restaurant-quality dinner in 45 minutes.

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Hot Spicy Tomato Warmer

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Hot spicy tomato warmer heats V8 juice with a beef bouillon cube into a savory, brothy, cozy mug. A two-ingredient hot drink ready in minutes, like a warm, alcohol-free take on a bloody mary.

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Beefy Mary

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This savory Beefy Mary blends V8 juice with rich beef broth and a squeeze of lemon over ice. A bold, non-alcoholic twist on the classic Bloody Mary that's ready in 2 minutes.

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Bloody Mary Marinade

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Bloody Mary marinade made with V8 juice, vodka, horseradish, and hot sauce for poultry, pork, or fish. The cocktail-inspired marinade tenderizes and seasons in one step with bold tomato heat.

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Mad Mike's Chili

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Mad Mike's chili: a no-beans, all-meat Texas-style red made with cubed round steak, V8, enchilada sauce, and a mountain of chili powder. Slow simmered three hours until thick and deep.

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Mexicali Tomato Bean Soup

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Spicy Mexican-style bean soup with bacon, jalapenos, red bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, V8 juice, cumin, and chili powder. A hearty, smoky bean soup that simmers low and slow.

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Accidental Whole Wheat Herb Bread

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Whole wheat herb bread with cottage cheese, scallions, dill, and V8 juice: soft yeast loaves enriched with eggs, kneaded until elastic, and baked until golden hollow-sounding.

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Fava Bean Burgers

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Vegetarian fava bean burgers with oats, wheat germ, shredded carrots, and Italian herbs. Pan-fried and oven-finished for a crispy outside and firm, set center.

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Spicy Black Bean Stew

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Slow cooker spicy black bean stew with green peppers, carrots, celery, chili powder, and hot chili peppers. A vegan one-pot meal that thickens as it cooks.

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Fettuccine with Black Bean-And-Garlic Sauce

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Fettuccine with a thick black bean and roasted garlic sauce made from 12 cloves of garlic, pureed beans, and V8 juice. A hearty, vegan-friendly pasta with bold garlic punch.

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Daytona Beach Chili

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A three-meat, no-bean chili loaded with ground beef, pork, and hot Italian sausage simmered with Mexican beer and V8 juice. Florida-style heat that feeds a crowd.

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Spinach-Squash Crockpot Soup

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Become a fan of the two vegetables with this simple crockpot recipe that will you introduce you a new and exciting flavor.

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Bloody Mary Bread

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Bloody Mary bread uses V8 juice and a splash of vodka in a bread machine dough for a savory, tomato-tinged loaf with a soft crumb. A conversation starter at any brunch table.

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Andy's Skillet Supper

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Quick chicken and kidney bean skillet simmered with chili spices in V8 juice, ready in under an hour for an easy weeknight dinner over rice.

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Basil Pork Chops

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Tender pork chops simmered in V8 juice with dried basil and cracked black pepper until fork-tender. Just 5 ingredients and one pan for an easy, diabetic-friendly weeknight dinner.

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Cabbage Soup Diet Cabbage Soup

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This is really healthy and is a great way to lose weight.

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