Cooking on Jack is about taking your time, enjoying the fire, and sharing warm drinks with friends and family. This spiced Glühwein, slowly heated over Jack’s open flames with the aromatic warmth of star anise, cinnamon, and citrus, is perfect for a cozy gathering around the fire.
Build your Jack setup
Stack the Jack bases to create a stable and ideal height for your cooking. Place Jack securely on the bases, insert the support feet, and make sure the plancha and dynamic center is stable. This setup allows you to heat your Glühwein safely over open flames while keeping it gentle and evenly warmed.
Light the fire
Light Jack and let the fire develop into glowing embers with gentle flames. Take your time here: a good, steady fire is key for warming your Glühwein slowly and evenly.
Prepare the Glühwein
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In a dutch oven suitable for Jack and dynamic center, pour 1 bottle of red wine.
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Add 2-3 star anise, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 cloves, and a slice of orange for natural sweetness and aroma.
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Sweeten lightly with 2-3 tablespoons of honey or sugar, adjusting to taste.
Heat over open fire
Place the dutch oven carefully on the dynamic center above Jack’s fire. Warm the Glühwein gently, stirring occasionally, until it is steaming and the spices have infused the wine. Do not boil, as this will affect the flavor.
Take your time: slow heating over the Jack fire allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Serve and enjoy
Once ready, remove the dutch oven from the heat. Pour the Glühwein into mugs, making sure each serving has a little star anise or a cinnamon stick for garnish. Gather around Jack, toast together, and enjoy the warmth, aroma, and the taste of fun around the fire.
