Alcohol disappears completely when cooking - kitchen myth or fact?. The University of Idaho has taken a closer look at the connection between preparation and alcohol content.
A stew that simmers on the stove for about two and a half hours still contains five percent alcohol. sauces that are only briefly brought to the boil and then served retain around 85 percent of the alcohol used. To be on the safe side, pregnant women and children should avoid it, but luckily wine, beer and schnapps can easily be replaced in the kitchen.