Citrus, vinegar, wine and broth
Substitutes for vinegar
Most vinegars swap for one another; they differ in strength and in the fruit or grain behind them.
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In place of red wine, white wine, sherry or champagne vinegar
Another wine vinegar
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Red, white, sherry and champagne vinegar are close cousins; sherry vinegar is the richest.
- Best in
- Dressings, sauces, pickles.
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In place of apple cider vinegar
White wine vinegar or lemon juice
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Less fruity than apple cider vinegar.
- Best in
- Dressings, slaws, marinades, barbecue sauce.
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In place of rice vinegar
Apple cider or white wine vinegar
- How much
- About ¾ the amount, plus a pinch of sugar
- What changes
- Rice vinegar is milder and slightly sweet; seasoned rice vinegar also has sugar and salt.
- Best in
- Dressings, sushi rice, stir-fries.
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In place of balsamic vinegar
Red wine vinegar + a little sugar
- How much
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar + ½ tsp sugar or honey for each 1 tbsp balsamic
- What changes
- Thinner and sharper; a decent stand-in for cooking, not for drizzling.
- Best in
- Dressings, marinades.
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In place of white or malt vinegar
Any other vinegar
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Plain white vinegar is the harshest; cider or wine vinegar is gentler.
- Best in
- Pickles, cleaning up a sauce.
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In place of any vinegar but cider
Lemon or lime juice
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Fresh citrus flavor instead of vinegar's bite.
- Best in
- Dressings, marinades.
Good to know
- Malt vinegar is made from barley and isn't gluten-free.
Simmerbee recipes with vinegar (33)
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Honey Glaze
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Baked Muffuletta-Style Party Sliders
- Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham
- Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Classic Creamy Potato Salad with Eggs
- Classic Deviled Eggs
- Classic Glazed Meatloaf
- Classic Greek Village Salad
- Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber and Carrot
- Creamy Classic Coleslaw
- Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Wings
- Crispy Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Garlic Sesame Roasted Broccoli
- Garlicky Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
- Greek Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri
- Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- Oven-Baked Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
- Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Oven-Braised Holiday Brisket with Onions
- Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Sheet-Pan Smoked Sausage, Potatoes and Vegetables
- Skillet Sausage and Peppers
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
- Southern-Style Collard Greens
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
- Tangy Vinegar Coleslaw
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Ingredient guide: Apple cider vinegar: pick, store and measure