blackberries pickled in cabernet sauvignon

[Cathy]

I recently came across a menu for a dinner that was served at the James Beard house in NYC. One of the dishes was wild greens garnished with blackberries pickled in cabernet sauvignon. I am really intrigued with the blackberries. Has anyone every pickled berries in wine or come across a recipe for something like that?

[Mamasue]

Cathy,

Wish I could help but I will keep my eyes open for you. This does sound interesting....did the blackberries become mushy?

[lorilei]

You know, I wonder if they are just fresh berries which have been soaked in Cabernet for a day or two... just long enough to infuse the berries with flavor.

Cabernet is delicious with berries and sublime with chocolate -- so I'd be tempted to experiment with it. You couldn't have bad results http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

[Cathy]

I sent an email to the winery, Ironstone Vineyards, where the excecutive chef prepared the recipe and got a reply. He is going to send me the recipe and told me I could call him if I have any questions. I'll post what the method is if you are interested. He did mention the berries are marinated rather than pickled, even though the name of the dish says 'pickled blackberries'. I'm thinking these berries could have potential for a wonderful dessert too, over frozen yogurt and angel food cake with a light chocolate sauce. It sounded so unique, I had to ask the chef for the recipe and he is being kind enough to share!!

[Mamasue]

Cathy,

Thats great....please share!!! This would be wonderful over homemade vanilla ice cream too. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Brenda]

Sounds wonderful!!!! I'd like to know about it too!! Thanks Brenda

[Natasha]

Hi Cathy,
Thanks in advance! I am really looking forward to learning more about this. It sounds intriguing and very different.

[Beth]

I'll keep this in mind, but in the meantime, "pickled" make me think vinegar. Perhaps some balsamic vinegar with the cabernet and a bit of natural (turbino?) sugar or brown sugar if necessary? Maybe it's just a cabernet vinegar (bought or make your own. Sounds good to me!

[This message has been edited by Beth (edited 06-24-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Beth (edited 06-24-2000).]