Ingredient Profile: Vino Seco

What is vino seco?

Vino seco is a dry golden cooking wine. It is a staple ingredient in Cuban cuisine and is often responsible for giving their dishes that specific twist of, well, Cuban flavor! It is a cooking wine as opposed to a drinking wine.

Where can I find vino seco?

Depending on your location, vino seco may be tough to find. I can save you some grief – here’s where to get it online. That brand, Edmundo, is the one I usually buy. I can’t promise that it’s the best, but in my experience it’s the most widely available. If you’re trying to find it locally, your best bet is a local Spanish market. One year, I went on a quest all around Denver to find it. It was not as common as I would have thought. My only success turned out to be Mi Pueblo Market.

Last time I was in, they had two brands – Goya and Edmundo (pictured below). They’ve consistently had these over the years. So if you happen to be local to my area, there’s a piece of hyper-specific advice! I also believe that it may be carried at some Publix and Sedano’s stores, although we don’t have any in this state.

How can I substitute vino seco?

I definitely encourage you to find this ingredient for that extra punch of authentic flavor. But if you absolutely can’t find any, substitute in a dry white wine. Pinot Grigio, for example, would be a fine choice.

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