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What goes with apple cider vinegar

What goes with apple cider vinegar: honey, mustard, olive oil, ginger, shallot, brown sugar.

Best pairings

  • Honey

    Two-to-one vinegar to honey — a sharp salad dressing in seconds.

  • Dijon mustard

    Emulsifier plus tang — vinaigrette foundation.

  • Olive oil

    Three to one for a classic vinaigrette.

  • Ginger

    Grated fresh into a quick slaw dressing.

  • Shallot

    Minced, macerated in the vinegar — bistro-style mignonette.

  • Brown sugar

    Carolina-style BBQ direction; balances and thickens on the stove.

FAQ

Apple cider vinegar vs white wine vinegar?

Apple cider is fruitier and slightly sweeter — great for BBQ and slaw. White wine is cleaner — better for vinaigrettes on delicate greens.

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