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     Title: STRAWBERRIES MACERATED IN RED WINE
Categories: Desserts
     Yield: 6 servings

     2 qt Ripe strawberries
   1/2    Bottle fruity, pinot noir
          -red wine
     4 tb Balsamic vinegar
   1/2 c  Granulated sugar (or to
          -taste)
     4    Sprigs of mint for garnish

 Wash the strawberries and pat dry with paper towels.
 Remove the hulls and stems. Invert on paper towelling
 to drain for 1/2 hour at room temperature.

 Cut the berries in halves or quarters depending on
 size. Transfer to a glass bowl. Pour the wine and the
 balsamic vinegar over the strawberries.

 Add sugar to balance the flavor of the strawberries.
 Refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring about every half
 hour. Spoon the strawberries with a little bit if the
 juices into a shallow bowl. Garnish with mint. Serve
 with a fork and dessert spoon.

 From Chef Jimmy Schmidt, Owner/Chef Rattlesnake Club,
 Tres Vite, Cocina Del Sol; Detroit, Southfield,
 Busters Bay, Orchard Lake

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