How Do You Fix An Over-Spiced Stew?
With one wrong move, a stew can quickly go from savory and delicious to over-seasoned by too much pepper, salt or other spices. There are many methods available to remedy an over-spiced stew ranging from adding raw potatoes to the pot to increasing the water content. The quick fixes you’ll find below just might salvage an otherwise ruined meal. Step 1 Slice raw potatoes into medium-thick rounds. Step 2 Put potatoes in a cheesecloth bag and tie it closed with food-safe cooking string. Step 3 Add potatoes to the stew. Step 4 Simmer potatoes in the pot until they become translucent. You may have to increase the heat on your stove top. Step 5 Remove the bag of potatoes and discard it before serving the stew. Step 6 If the potato method does not work, try adding 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar to the pot, dilute the stew by adding unsalted water or increase the amount of all other ingredients in the pot other than the ingredient that is causing the over-spiced problem.
