Sustitutions

[katrinagj]

I need to know an acceptable non-alcoholic susbstitute for beer in recipes.....such as "beer batter" for fish or onion rings or a Wisconsin Cheese soup recipe that I have which calls for beer. Also, what can I use in place of an orange liqueur....recipe calls for Grand Marnier and I need something absolutely alcohol free.

[epicous]

For fish and onion rings you can use yeast (not much) with water as substitute of beer.

[mudbug]

Most beers are brewed from malted barley and flavored with hops, making them the slightest bit bitter and adding a pleasant bitterness to the dish. Just purchase a non-alcholic beer.

Substitute unsweetened orange juice concentrate for the Grand Grand Marnier.

[Austin_]

With chili and things like that I just use beef stock. Even though it has a different flavor than beer it gives it that "big, hearty, manly essence to the dish". I agree with epicious that beer is very bitter and a good substitute would be water and yeast. You should also use non-alchoholic beer for things you don't want to use alchohal in. P.S. Alchohal also wears off during cooking time

[phoebe]

katrinagj--Here's a link to an alcohol substitution chart I found on-line:
http://homecooking.about.com/library...blalcohol6.htm

Originally Posted by Austin_

P.S. Alchohal also wears off during cooking time

I always heard that too, but, apparently, it's not exactly accurate. Here's a link to an alcohol burn-off chart based on preparation method: http://homecooking.about.com/library...lalcohol12.htm
She also explains the chart here: http://homecooking.about.com/od/alco...coholsub_2.htm

[Austin_]

Weird, that's what I always thought. You learn a new thing every day, I guess.

[mrdelicious]

Try Ginger Beer or just "club soda"

Mr Delicious

Originally Posted by katrinagj

I need to know an acceptable non-alcoholic susbstitute for beer in recipes.....such as "beer batter" for fish or onion rings or a Wisconsin Cheese soup recipe that I have which calls for beer. Also, what can I use in place of an orange liqueur....recipe calls for Grand Marnier and I need something absolutely alcohol free.

[HotChef]

Originally Posted by katrinagj

I need to know an acceptable non-alcoholic susbstitute for beer in recipes.....such as "beer batter" for fish or onion rings or a Wisconsin Cheese soup recipe that I have which calls for beer. Also, what can I use in place of an orange liqueur....recipe calls for Grand Marnier and I need something absolutely alcohol free.

if you are familiar with russian cooking (or have a shop near you that sells goods from russia) try KVASS. it is made from dark bread and yeast, non alcoholic, has a nice dark color and taste,it is our national drink...

[Nentony]

If you live near a latin market, look for Malta. It's a soft drink made from malted barley but not fermented.

Tony

Edited to add: You can buy orange syrup, the type used in coffee, like Torani or Monin.