the Ingredients
Instructions
Tips from the Pit
- Use a full-bodied red wine like Primitivo or Syrah for maximum flavour.
- To increase smokiness, preheat the smoker box for 10 minutes before placing the Dutch Oven on the grill.
- Stud the Orange: Slice one orange in half. Place it flat side down and press the cloves into the skin side to make a studded pomander.
- Combine the ingredients in the Weber GBS Dutch Oven, and add Wine, Clove-studded orange, Ground cinnamon, Cinnamon sticks, Star anise, Brown sugar and Cointreau.
- Setup for Direct Heat: Prepare your BBQ for direct heat, targeting 220–260 °C. If using charcoal, light ½ Weber® Rapidfire Chimney Starter of briquettes. Wood cips and spices can be added directly to coals so there is no need for a smoker box.
- If using Gas or Electric Grills Add Smoker Box: Place a Weber Smoker Box directly over the heat source. Inside the box, add a blend of spices and fruit wood: o A few small handful of fruit wood chips (e.g. apple, cherry) o A mix of whole cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom pods, and cloves o Only add the wine once the box is smoking.
- Simmer the Wine: Place the Dutch Oven directly over the grill. Gently heat until the wine reaches a steaming simmer — do not boil. Simmer for 8–10 minutes to infuse and warm through.
- Serve: Carefully ladle the wine into heatproof glasses or mugs. Garnish with a thin slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.
- Cheers! Enjoy the smoky, spiced aroma under the stars.
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