Cider Options

By Hklbrries

Here are several more ways to cook with apple cider:

Brines and marinades: For a basic brine, mix 1 1/2 gallons water and 1/2 gallon cider along with 2 cups kosher salt. Brine chicken, turkey and pork. Use apple cider as a marinade ingredient in place of soy sauce, citrus juices and liquids other than oil.

Roasting meat and vegetables: Cook just about any vegetable in apple cider before roasting. As for meat, Schumacher cooks and bastes a bone-in ham with cider. To make Julie Black’s ribs: Season 2 pounds of any kind of ribs with garlic salt and black pepper. Place in a baking dish and pour 2 cups apple cider over (enough to come halfway up in the pan). Cover and roast at 325 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until tender. Uncover, brush with barbecue sauce and roast another 15 minutes.

Vinaigrette for salads: Whisk together 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup apple cider, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

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