Vinegar Substitutions

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What can you substitute for Vinegar? That depends on the the type of vinegar that you are trying to replace. Whether you need a rice vinegar substitute, red wine vinegar substitute, balsamic vinegar substitute, cider vinegar substitute, and just a plain old white vinegar substitute – you will find something to use instead in our table below.

Since each vinegar has such a unique flavor, a substitute for rice vinegar can be different than a red wine vinegar substitute and can change the flavor of your dish.

If you are substituting a citrus juice for your vinegar it will take care of the acidic quality that the recipe needs, but you must make sure that your recipe can handle the new citrus flavor.

So, try our vinegar substitute table to get the just the right substitute for rice vinegar, red wine vinegar substitute, herb vinegar substitute, or any other vinegar substitute you may be looking for in your recipe.

VINEGAR

Rice Vinegar substitute

Apple Cider Vinegar substitute

Balsamic Vinegar substitute

Champagne Vinegar substitute

Red Wine Vinegar substitute

White Wine Vinegar substitute

White Vinegar substitute

Malt Vinegar substitute

Sherry Vinegar substitute

Herb Vinegar substitute

Raspberry Vinegar substitute

AMOUNT

1 Tablespoon

SUBSTITUTE

1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar +plus 1/4 teaspoon Sugar *OR* 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar +plus 1/4 teaspoon Sugar

1 Tablespoon of lemon juice *OR* 1 Tablespoon of lime juice *OR* 2 Tablespoons of white wine

1 Tablespoon of either Brown Rice Vinegar *OR* Chinese Black Vinegar *OR* 1 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar +plus 1/4 teaspoon Sugar

1 Tablespoon of either White Wine Vinegar *OR* Rice Wine Vinegar. Champagne vinegar is very mild, so do not substitute stronger vinegars.

1&1/2 teaspoons White Vinegar plus 1&1/2 teaspoons of Red Wine (equal parts vinegar & wine)

1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar

1 Tablespoon of either Lemon Juice *OR* Lime Juice *OR* 1 Tablespoon of either Cider Vinegar *OR* Malt Vinegar

1 Tablespoon of either Lemon Juice *OR* Cider Vinegar

1 Tablespoon of either Red or White Wine (*if you don’t need the acidic property of vinegar in your recipe)

1 Tablespoon of either Wine Vinegar *OR* Rice Vinegar *OR* Cider Vinegar +plus fresh washed herbs

1 Tablespoon Sherry Vinegar

NOTE: If you need a different measurment than 1 Tablespoon and not sure how much to substitute try this LINK. But remember, when using vinegar substitute be sure to measure accurately for best results. It’s the acidic quality of vinegar that is most likely what is needed by your recipe in order to turn out properly, whether it be a rice vinegar substitute, red wine vinegar substitute or any other type of vinegar substitute. Since vinegar is such a strong flavor in its own right, substitutions for vinegar will alter the taste and possibly the texture, weight, or moisture content of the finished recipe – whether it’s better or worse depends upon your own palate. Don’t be afraid to experiment though, you just might like the new flavored vinegar substitute better than the original!

Another great substitute for vinegar is herbed vinegar.

To make herb vinegar, start with either wine vinegar or rice vinegar and gently warm it before pouring into a sterile bottle. Add a few washed then dried springs of your favorite herb, like Rosemary, and cover the bottle to set for a few days to allow the herb to flavor the vinegar. Different herbs can make for a unique rice vinegar substitute.