Super Quick Video Tips: The Coolest Way to Save Leftover Red Wine for Cooking

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[TresaKit]

Fantastic tip!!!! I'm always looking for ways to save extra wine, I'm using this idea! THANKS!!

[aleloco]

I'm wondering if this tip works for white wine too.

[Pandacycle]

Shouldn't you thaw out the cubes first so your pan doesn't loose too much heat?

[bringerofhavok]

That would be best but it's not 100% essential with most things if you don't have the time for it.