Sparkling Juice

When cooking with sparkling juice, there's a tendency for people to treat it just like any other liquid ingredient without considering its unique properties. Sparkling juice not only adds sweetness and flavor, but also brings a certain amount of effervescence that can affect the texture and overall result of your food. Moreover, the varying degrees of sweetness depending on the type of fruit used can drastically change the taste of your dish. Many slip-ups occur when it's assumed that all sparkling juices are interchangeable. Some people might not realize that spicy or savory dishes can be complemented by a sweeter sparkling juice, rather than a more sour one. And, finally, very few realize the potential of this ingredient in marinating meat and as an addition to baking. To get the most out of sparkling juice, you should carefully pair it with your dish. Apple or grape sparkling juice works wonderfully with chicken or pork, while those who prefer seafood can opt for pomegranate or cranberry sparkling juice. In baking, the fizzy element of sparkling juice when used in a recipe could add a light, airy texture to the dough. A less known tip, but definitely effective, is using sparkling juice to deglaze a pan. It will help lift those delicious, caramelized bits at the bottom of the pan while adding a nice sweetness to your gravy or sauce.