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If you’ve found yourself in the middle of a recipe that calls for red wine vinegar and discovered you’re all out, there’s no need to worry. Chances are, you have a suitable substitute in your pantry. Often used in marinades, salad dressings, and stews, red wine vinegar adds a pleasant tanginess to many dishes.
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Best Red Wine Vinegar Substitute Recipe

If you’ve found yourself in the middle of a recipe that calls for red wine vinegar and discovered you’re all out, there’s no need to worry. Chances are, you have a suitable substitute in your pantry. Often used in marinades, salad dressings, and stews, red wine vinegar adds a pleasant tanginess to many dishes.
Servings 1 tablespoon

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • Sherry vinegar
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Rice vinegar
  • Lemon juice

Instructions

  • For white wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar, use a 1:1 ratio and add 1/4 teaspoon of sugar for every 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar/apple cider vinegar.
  • For rice wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, and champagne vinegar, use a 1:1 ratio to substitute.
  • For the lemon juice, use 2 parts lemon/lime juice for every 1 part of vinegar.