Hi, I'm an idiot, and I just added baking soda to thicken beef tips by accident instead of corn starch. Can I save it?

Brian Hohlt
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Gina C. July 27, 2020
I just accidentally put 2 1/2 tbs of baking powder mixed with water in a crockpot full of homemade beef stew to thicken it instead of cornstarch can I save it?
 
MMH February 13, 2018
Don't sweat. M a bigger idiot. Everyone does stuff like this
 
dinner A. February 13, 2018
Try adding in an acid (probably white vinegar to add the least flavor possible) slowly to neutralize it. If you didn't add a huge amount this could work very well. If you added a lot it could make your food overly salty, plus whatever flavor comes from acetate (from the vinegar).
 
Brian H. February 13, 2018
Thanks!
 
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