Can I substitute juice for wine in Saute?

by Adam
(US)

I am 14 and not 21 so I can't deglaze my pans with white wine. Can I substitute juices for wine in a saute method? So while it probably wont have an identical flavor will it still work?


Chef Todd Says:
Good for you that you have a great curiosity about cooking at an early age.

In a saute method, the wine is meant to drop the temperature of the pan quickly and dramatically to release the pan fond, the rendered fats and materials on the bottom of the pan.

ANY cold liquid will do. You can use juices, broths, or anything your imagination dreams up.

No, it won't taste the same as using wine...it might be better! Experiment and find your favorites.

Chef Todd.