Best apple cider vinegar substitute options to use for all of your cooking, baking, and preserving needs! Whether you're in the middle of a recipe and realize you've run out or simply don't have any cider vinegar on hand, there is sure to be a readily available alternate below!
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Instructions
Option 1 - Lemon Juice
Use lemon juice in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts lemon juice to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 2 - Lime Juice
Use lime juice in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts lime juice to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 3 - Orange Juice
Use orange juice in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts orange juice to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 4 - White Wine Vinegar
Use white wine vinegar in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts white wine vinegar to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 5 - Apple Juice
Use apple juice in a 2:1 ratio, or 2 tablespoons of apple juice to 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 6 - White Vinegar
Use white vinegar in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts white vinegar to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe. For best results, add some lemon, lime, or orange juice for flavor.
Option 7 - Rice Wine Vinegar (Unseasoned)
Use unseasoned rice wine vinegar in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts rice wine vinegar to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 8 - Malt Vinegar
Use malt vinegar in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts malt vinegar to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 9 - Sherry Vinegar
Use sherry vinegar either in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts sherry vinegar to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe. OR (if you like the sherry vinegar taste) use 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar for each 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
Option 10 - Balsamic Vinegar
Use balsamic vinegar in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts balsamic vinegar to the amount of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe. Note that balsamic vinegar has a sweet taste, be sure to start with less balsamic vinegar and adjust to taste.
Option 11 - Beer
Use beer in a 3:1 ratio, or three tablespoons of beer for each 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 12 - Champagne Vinegar
Use champagne vinegar in a 2:1 ratio, or 2 tablespoons of champagne vinegar to 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Option 13 - Red Wine Vinegar
Use red wine vinegar in a 1.25:1 ratio, or 1 ¼ tablespoons of red wine vinegar to 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar called for in a recipe.
Notes
Unless otherwise noted in the specific item instructions, each replacement listed here is for 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.