idea to use up port?

[anunez]

I bought port for a plum tart and now its just taking up space on my bar. I wouldnt really drink it straight but would love some ideas on how to cook with it. Its pretty decent quality for what thats worth. Thanks!

[beanodc]

Pears poached in port, fresh grated ginger and honey or sugar - delicious. After the pears have softened, remove them and boil the sauce down. Serve warm, room temp or cold with the reduced sauce and a little greek yogurt or whipped cream.

[souschef]

Get yourself a nice hunk of Roquefort and enjoy the two together. I do not like either port or Roquefort on their own, but the two together is a match made in heaven.

[Full tummy]

I went to Epicurious and searched for port as an ingredient. Came up with 166 recipes. Good place to start:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipesmenu...

[mcuneo]

Have fun!

This first recipe doesn't use very much port, but it's something a little different:
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Chic-and-Cheerful-Savoury-French-Olive-Cheese-and-Onion-Cake-316039

A few others:
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/port-mulled-cherries-with-ricotta
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Filets-Mignons-with-Mustard-Port-Sauce-with-Red-Onion-Confit-11130
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Seared-Duck-Breast-with-Cherries-and-Port-Sauce-353376
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Strawberry-Mascarpone-Tart-with-Port-Glaze-352272
http://cookalmostanything.blogspot.com/2007/08/retro-recipe-challenge-8.html
http://www.cookingbytheseatofmypants.com/recipes/chocolate-port-wine-cake/
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/meatballs_with_green-peppercorn_sauce/
http://noblepig.com/2008/12/09/ballsey.aspx
http://sacfoodies.com/2008/01/15/port...

The port will work for a pan sauce, and it might be fun to try a kitchy cheeseball.

[goodhealthgourmet]

my first thoughts were braised short ribs, a reduction for a beef tenderloin or filet, or a dessert sauce, but there are plenty of other possibilities!
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/325086
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/475765
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/446220
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/644560
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/282321
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/697513