Ep 7. Grilling with Wine
- February 4, 2007
- 21 min
Gary is excited to bring his passion for grilling and his love of wine together in this episode of Boy Meets Grill. As he prepares to fire up the grill, he shares his tips for pairing wine with grilled foods and how to use wine as an ingredient in marinades and sauces.
To start, Gary shows viewers how to make a flavorful balsamic and red wine marinade for a juicy flank steak. While the steak is marinating, he prepares a creamy White Wine Risotto with fresh peas and Parmesan cheese. The combination of the rich risotto and the tangy steak is a match made in heaven.
Next up, Gary takes on the challenge of grilling fish. He demonstrates how to make a light and refreshing Pineapple and White Wine Glaze for grilled swordfish. The glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the fish, and the char from the grill gives it an extra smoky flavor. Gary advises viewers to pair the fish with a crisp, dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
For his vegetable dish, Gary grills a colorful assortment of peppers, zucchini, and onions. He then makes a red wine vinaigrette to drizzle over the veggies for added flavor. The bitterness of the red wine and the sweetness of the grilled vegetables balance each other out perfectly.
Finally, for dessert, Gary makes a Grilled Peach and Red Wine Sorbet. He grills fresh peaches until they're charred and caramelized, then combines them with a simple syrup, red wine, and a splash of lemon juice. The mixture is then churned in an ice cream maker to create a refreshing sorbet that's perfect for a hot summer day.
Throughout the episode, Gary shares his knowledge of different wine varietals and what food they pair best with. He encourages viewers to experiment with wine when grilling and to not be afraid to try new things.
Grilling with wine may seem intimidating at first, but as Gary shows in this episode, it can be a fun and delicious way to elevate your grilling game. With his expert tips and easy-to-follow recipes, viewers will be inspired to break out the grill and a bottle of wine for their next summer cookout.
