Today, May 9th is National Moscato Day!
And because of its sweetness, most of my friends (who are not really into wines) really love this one. It’s on display on their tables, in their cabinets, and wine racks. And even those who don’t drink, might be persuaded to try it.
Me? Ugh NO! I do despise it.
Regardless of my tastes, did you know that Moscato can be used in cooking? Yes, from savory to sweet dishes.
Here are four intriguing recipes that I found online:
Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 1/2 cups teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup white Moscato wine
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 onion – chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, sliced
- salt and pepper
For instructions, see the recipe on the Recipes, Food and Cooking website.
Braised Brats with Apples and Onions
INGREDIENTS
- 6 bratwursts
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- 2 apples cored and diced
- 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and minced (optional)
- 1-1/2 cups Moscato wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 hot dog buns or brat style rolls
- Dijon mustard for serving
For recipe instructions, see the Flavor Mosaic website.
Moscato Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
INGREDIENTS
- 2 3/4 cups cake flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup of sweet Moscato wine
- 5 egg whites
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
(FROSTING:)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp strawberry puree
You can find the recipe instructions on Homemade Food Junkie website.
Strawberry Pink Moscato Ice Pops
INGREDIENTS
(FRUITY LAYER:)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound ripe strawberries, hulled
- pinch of fine sea salt
- 8 fluid ounces Pink Moscato
(CREAMY LAYER:)
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups half & half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- pinch of fine sea salt
Recipe instructions can be found on the All Roads Lead to the Kitchen website.
These recipes all look tasty enough to make me actually want to spend my hard-earned dollars on a bottle of Moscato! How about you?
If you try these recipes or have some of your own, please let me know in the comments.
To learn more about Moscato, see this online article on Food & Wine: Moscato 101: Everything You Need to Know about Moscato Wine and this Wine Folly online article: Learn About Moscato Wine and Its 5 Primary Styles.
