Helpful Hints For Making Fondue

Cheese Fonduedegrees Farenheit). A deep-frying thermometer is a
Cheese fondue is best in a ceramic fondue pot. Ahandy tool for helping to determine the temperature.
ceramic pot will diffuse heat evenly and prevent theUnlike dessert and cheese fondue, you will want to
fondue from being burned.have some plates and silverwear for use with meat
If your cheese fondue calls for wine, as most do, don'tfondue. This is because meat fondue needs time to
use a cheap cooking wine. A moderately pricedcool after you remove it from the hot oil. Simply
Sauvignon Blanc will produce the best tasting fondue.remove from the oil, remove the meat from your
No matter the recipe, some good dipping ingredientsfondue fork with a regular fork, let it cool, dunk it in
for cheese fondue are: Chunks of French bread,sauce and enjoy!
chicken, ham, broccoli florets, small red potatoes andFondue Safety
asparagus spears.Keep a kitchen fire extinguisher in the house if you are
Do yourself a favor and don't use pre-made fonduegoing to be using a fondue pot with an open flame.
mixes like the ones you can buy at your localMost of these pots have a fuel lid that can kill the
supermarket. They contain inferior ingredients andflame, but it never hurts to be safe.
always stink up the house. They also don't tasteKeep the fondue set on flat, heat-resistant surface.
anything like a delicious, freshly prepared fondue.Keep the set in the center of the table. Don't let it get
Chocolate Fonduenear the edge, where it could possibly get knocked
If you want some extra flavor in your chocolateover.
fondue, add a flavored liquor such as Grand Marnier.Fondue Etiquette
Dry off any dipping ingredients, otherwise it may affectAfter you dunk into the fondue pot, hold your dipper
the texture of your chocolate fondue.over the pot for a bit. This will give it time to cool and
Meat Fonduewill also allow the excess cheese to drain off so it
Meat fondue requires a metal fondue pot for heatingdoesn't get everywhere.
the oil. Usually an electric fondue set will work best.Be careful to not touch the fondue fork with your lips,
Try to have a variety of dipping sauces for dunkingtongue, or teeth. It does go back in the pot, after all.
the meat in after it is cooked. This will really liven upDon't double dip and don't dip into the pot with your
your meal, and make meat fondue a lot more fun.fingers.
Popular oils for meat fondue are vegetable oil,You can have some fun with fondue traditions if you
vegetable shortening, canola, grapeseed, and peanut oil.like. Traditionally, if a man loses his food in the pot he
Grapeseed and peanut oil are the highest quality oils.has to buy a round of drinks. If a woman loses her
They are also the most expensive.food in the pot, she has to kiss the person next to her.
Oil should be heated to just below the boiling point (375