Strawberries macerated in red wine
6 Servings
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | |
---|---|---|
2 | quarts | Ripe strawberries |
½ | Bottle fruity, pinot noir red wine | |
4 | tablespoons | Balsamic vinegar |
½ | cup | Granulated sugar (or to taste) |
4 | Sprigs of mint for garnish |
Directions
Wash the strawberries and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the hulls and stems. Invert on paper towelling to drain for ½ hour at room temperature.
Cut the berries in halves or quarters depending on size. Transfer to a glass bowl. Pour the wine and the balsamic vinegar over the strawberries.
Add sugar to balance the flavor of the strawberries. Refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring about every half hour. Spoon the strawberries with a little bit if the juices into a shallow bowl. Garnish with mint.
Serve with a fork and dessert spoon.
From Chef Jimmy Schmidt, Owner/Chef Rattlesnake Club, Tres Vite, Cocina Del Sol; Detroit, Southfield, Busters Bay, Orchard Lake