Out of vinegar and no time to shop? Here are the best vinegar substitutes for the types most commonly used in recipes!
Are you making a recipe and find you’re out of vinegar? There are many types of vinegar that are commonly used in home cooking, from dark balsamic vinegar to tart apple cider vinegar and sweet rice vinegar. Each is made from a different raw material, giving recipes a different taste and function. How to replace each of them?
Here is a list of the best vinegar substitutes for the most common varieties! It’s worth going to the appropriate link to understand the context surrounding the substitution before attempting the recipe. Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!
Best vinegar substitute
1. Balsamic Vinegar
The Best Substitute for Balsamic Vinegar? Red wine vinegar + maple syrup or honey. Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of syrup. Go to Best Balsamic Vinegar Substitute.
2. White Vinegar
The best substitute for white wine vinegar? See Best White Wine Vinegar Substitute or use a 1:1 substitute of (in order of preference):
- red wine vinegar
- rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- sherry vinegar
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- champagne vinegar
- lemon juice (if necessary)
3. Red Wine Vinegar
The Best Substitute for Red Wine Vinegar? See Best Substitute for Red Wine Vinegar or use a 1:1 substitute of (in order of preference):
- white wine vinegar
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- sherry vinegar
- champagne vinegar
- lemon juice (if necessary)
4. Apple cider vinegar
The Best Substitute for Apple Cider Vinegar? See Best Apple Cider Vinegar Substitute or use a 1:1 substitute of (in order of preference):
- Red wine or white wine vinegar
- rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- sherry vinegar
- champagne vinegar
- lemon juice (if necessary)
5. Sherry vinegar
The Best Substitute for Sherry Vinegar? See Best Substitute for Sherry Vinegar or use a 1:1 substitute of (in order of preference):
- rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- champagne vinegar
- Red wine or white wine vinegar
- lemon juice (if necessary)
6. Rice vinegar
The Best Substitute for Rice Vinegar? See Best Rice Vinegar Substitute or use a 1:1 substitute of (in order of preference):
- white wine vinegar
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Spiced Rice Vinegar (Remove ½ tsp sugar and ⅛ tsp salt from recipe for each tbsp seasoned rice vinegar)
7. White Vinegar
The Best Substitute for White Vinegar? See Best Substitute for White Vinegar or use a 1:1 substitute of (in order of preference):
- white wine vinegar
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Related Recipes
Here are some recipes you could use these vinegar substitutes in:
- Balsamic vinegar: Strawberry salad with balsamic dressing, beet salad with balsamic dressing, blackberry salad with balsamic dressing, perfect spinach salad, blister tomatoes
- white wine vinegar: Honey Mustard Vinaigrette, Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette, Italian Vinaigrette, French Potato Salad, Carrot Salad
- red wine vinegar: Vinaigrette with fresh basil, Greek vinaigrette, chimichurri, red cabbage and apples
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Mexican Coleslaw, Plain Pickled Red Onions, Red Cabbage Salad, Black Bean Salad
- rice vinegar: Quick soba noodles, lightly grilled tofu, shrimp and broccoli, sautéed broccoli
- Sherry Vinegar: Panzanella, rice and lentil salad, easy romesco dip
