My oxtail stew is bitter! I used fresh basil & rosemary, cajun seasoning, rest is vegies, wine port&Burg?

need help! to cut bitterness!
My oxtail stew is bitter! I used fresh basil %26amp; rosemary, cajun seasoning, rest is vegies, wine port%26amp;Burg?
the wine is bitter. carmelize some onions in a saute pan and add to the stew. also, add a bit of ketchup if you have it handy. that should do the trick.
Reply:I am so glad to hear that! I love ox tail stew. I haven't made it in a while. I am going to the market tomorrow for some. I am glad to hear that it was successful. Good for you! Report It
Reply:it's the wine let it cook longer after the wine to cook out the alcohol

or else you put it in at the wrong time and it soaked in to your vegetables

sometimes basil is bitter taste your herbs before hand

and taste the wine too
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Reply:sounds like a white wine would have been better. I find red wines more bitter. like a previous poster said i'd carmelize onions first, adds a sweetness all its own. no sugar.
Reply:I HAVEN'T HAD THIS BEFORE. DO YOU REALLY USE AN OX TAIL. TRY ADDING A LITTLE SUGAR FOR THE BITTERNESS AND SEE IF THAT HELPS.
Reply:Ooh, this is sad - bitter is difficult to deal with! Are you going for clear or cloudy? If the latter, add a bit of cream, and put in some sweetish liqueur to adhere to the bitter wine (too dry, I suppose). Hard to remedy - sorry.
Reply:Sounds like you used a very dry wine and alot of it. Next time don't use as much.