Ask AI: We were making a sauce and it doesn’t come out right it taste to winery. How can you fix it?

If your sauce tastes too winey, it's likely because the alcohol in the wine didn't have a chance to cook off, leaving a strong and unappetizing flavor. Here are some potential ways to fix this: 1. **Cook it longer:** Allow the sauce to simmer a bit more so that the wine has an opportunity to cook off. Alcohol evaporates at a lower temperature than water so keep your sauce at a low, steady simmer. This may reduce the winey taste. 2. **Add cream or a dairy product:** A splash of cream, milk, or a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt can help mellow out the flavors. Be aware that adding dairy can change the texture and flavor of the sauce substantially so only use this option if it fits with the overall dish. 3. **Introduce a Sweet Element:** If it fits within the context of your meal, you could add a sweet component to counteract the wine flavor. This could be a bit of sugar, or something like caramelized onions or roasted garlic. 4. **Add more of the other ingredients:** Depending on the type of sauce, adding more of the other components like broth, tomatoes, herbs, or spices could help balance out the flavor. Still, the best solution would be to prevent this issue in the first place. When cooking with wine, it's important to let it simmer for at least 10 minutes or so after you add it to your dish to ensure the alcohol has time to evaporate. This will enhance the flavor of your dish without making it taste too strongly of wine.