Because cheese fondue is always a hit.
(Alcohol has nothing to do with fondue stability.)
The citric acid in lemon juice will do the same thing.
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What Is Fondue?
The word fondue comes from the French word “fondre” which means to melt.
The Best Pot for Cheese Fondue
Cheese fondue doesn’t start out in a fondue pot.
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Some use a flame underneath to keep the fondue warm.
Fondue pots can be metal or earthenware.
While both are effective, the earthenware ones may distribute the heat more evenly.
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If you’re in the market for a fondue pot, check out thrift stores and garage sales.
There always seems to be one or two someone is getting rid of.
Seal, shake to coat the cheese with flour or cornstarch.
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Rub the inside of a 4-quart pot with the cut garlic, then discard.
Add the wine and lemon juice to the pot, and bring to a low simmer on medium heat.
Bit by bit, slowly stir the cheese into the wine.
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Stir constantly in a zig-zag pattern to prevent the cheese from seizing and balling up.
Cook just until the cheese is melted and creamy.
Do not let boil.
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Once the mixture is smooth, stir in kirsch, mustard and nutmeg.
Transfer the cheese to a fondue serving pot, set over a low flame to keep warm.
If your pot is thin-bottomed, a lit candle will probably do.
If thick-bottomed, you’re free to use a small Sterno.
Arrange various dipping foods around the fondue pot.
(A lazy Suzan works great for this.)
To eat, spear dipping foods with fondue forks or small forks.
Dip to coat with the cheese, and eat.
