Liquid From Canned Mushrooms

When canned, mushrooms are mixed with a liquid that partially absorbs their flavor. The liquid from canned mushrooms can be used as a non-alcoholic alternative to red wine in recipes. It is advised to use the liquid in savory dishes as mushrooms have a savory taste.

Mixing the liquid from the canned mushroom with grape, pomegranate, or cranberry juice may be useful if you're going for a sweeter flavor in a dish. For example, if a recipe asks for two cups of red wine, you might use one cup of canned mushroom liquid and one cup of cranberry juice in its stead. Be careful that canned mushrooms and their liquid may contain a lot of sodium. Make careful to use low-sodium canned mushrooms if you want to keep the sodium content of your recipes under control.