What can I make with apple cider vinegar?
Apple Cider Vinegar is not only for dessert - it balances salt, chilli, and fat in savoury cooking too. Below are recipes using apple cider vinegar, then ideas for fruit that is slightly past its best.
10 recipes with apple cider vinegar
German Potato Salad
A creamy and tangy potato salad originating from Germany, typically served as a side dish.
German40m4Braised Pork Knuckle
A classic German dish featuring a tender, flavorful pork knuckle.
German210m4
Sichuan Eggplant
This recipe calls for asian eggplants, or Japanese eggplants.
Chinese4
Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts, and Lentils
For the Lentils: Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 450°F to prepare for roasting eggplant.
United States4
Coddled pork with cider
STEP 1 Heat the butter in a casserole dish until sizzling, then fry the pork for 2-3 mins on each side until browned.
Irish4
Bulgarian Green Salad
Place sliced lettuce in a large bowl.
4
Molasses Baked Beans
Place the dried beans into a Dutch oven with 6 cups (1.5 L) of water.
Canadian4
Cabbage with Ground Beef
Heat a large skillet or braiser over medium heat on the stovetop.
4
Tangy cabbage slaw
step 1 Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, mustard and celery salt in a small bowl, then season generously.
Ukrainian4
Smoky Lentil Chili with Squash
Begin by roasting the squash.
British4
Sweet and savoury ways to use apple cider vinegar
- 1Raw: a squeeze of citrus and a pinch of salt makes apple cider vinegar taste noticeably brighter.
- 2Roasted or pan-caramelised with a little butter, the sugars concentrate and it turns into a dessert on its own.
- 3Blended into a dressing or sauce, apple cider vinegar balances chilli, vinegar, and salty cheese.
- 4Overripe fruit is not waste - it is the best candidate for baking, smoothies, and quick compotes.
What goes well with apple cider vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is at its best with cinnamon, honey, yogurt, lemon, butter and oats. Any two or three of those, plus apple cider vinegar, is already a dinner rather than an ingredient list.
Storing apple cider vinegar
Ripen apple cider vinegar on the counter, then move it to the fridge to slow things down. Keep it away from bananas and apples, which release ethylene and speed everything nearby toward overripe. Freeze pieces on a tray for smoothies.
Substituting apple cider vinegar
If you are out of apple cider vinegar, look for something that behaves the same way in the pan rather than something that tastes the same. Match the moisture level, the cooking time, and the richness, and adjust the liquid slightly if your substitute releases more water. When in doubt, describe what you actually have in the chat and Mr. Chef will rewrite the recipe around it.
Apple Cider Vinegar recipes: common questions
- What can I make with apple cider vinegar and not much else?
- Plenty. With apple cider vinegar plus an onion, garlic, oil, and salt you already have the base of a skillet dinner, a soup, or a simple sauce. Add a starch - rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes - and it becomes a full meal. The recipes above are ordered so the ones needing the fewest extra items come first.
- What is the quickest apple cider vinegar recipe?
- Look for the entries above marked 20 minutes or less. As a rule, anything cut small and cooked in a hot pan beats anything roasted whole, and one-pan recipes save more time in cleanup than in cooking.
- Can I substitute apple cider vinegar?
- In most recipes yes, as long as the replacement plays a similar role - similar moisture, similar cooking time, similar richness. Swapping across roles (a watery vegetable for a starchy one, for instance) usually needs a change in liquid or cooking time too.
- How do I use up leftover apple cider vinegar?
- Fried rice, a frittata, a grain bowl, a soup, or a quesadilla will absorb almost any leftover apple cider vinegar without a recipe. If you want something specific, tell Mr. Chef exactly what is in the fridge and it will build a recipe around it.