Apple Cider Vinegar Substitutes
CondimentsA tangy vinegar from fermented apple juice, used in dressings, marinades, baking, and health tonics.
4 listed substitutes
·First listed swap: White Wine Vinegar
First listed Apple Cider Vinegar substitute option: White Wine Vinegar
In the current curated data, White Wine Vinegar is listed first at 1:1. Its listed uses include dressings, marinades and sauces. Compare the notes below before using it in health tonics, recipes needing strong acidity, pickling and recipes needing vinegar taste.
How to choose a Apple Cider Vinegar swap
White Wine Vinegar
Ratio: 1:1
Listed for dressings, marinades and sauces. Avoid for health tonics.
Rice Vinegar
Ratio: 1:1 plus pinch of sugar
Listed for Asian dishes, light dressings and pickling. Avoid for recipes needing strong acidity.
Lemon Juice
Ratio: 1:1
Listed for baking, dressings and marinades. Avoid for pickling and recipes needing vinegar taste.
Apple Cider Vinegar substitute ratios and notes
White Wine Vinegar
Similar acidity with milder, less fruity flavor. Best all-around substitute.
Rice Vinegar
Milder and slightly sweet. Add sugar to approximate fruity sweetness.
Lemon Juice
Similar acidity with citrus twist. Works great in baking as buttermilk activator.
Red Wine Vinegar
More robust flavor with deeper color. Works in most savory applications.
Apple Cider Vinegar substitute FAQs
Which Apple Cider Vinegar substitute is listed first?
White Wine Vinegar is the first listed Apple Cider Vinegar substitute in SwapChef's curated data. The listed ratio is 1:1.
Can I use White Wine Vinegar instead of Apple Cider Vinegar?
The curated notes list White Wine Vinegar for dressings, marinades and sauces. Similar acidity with milder, less fruity flavor. Best all-around substitute.
What is another Apple Cider Vinegar substitute?
Rice Vinegar is another listed option at 1:1 plus pinch of sugar. The data lists it for Asian dishes, light dressings and pickling.
What cautions are listed for Apple Cider Vinegar substitutes?
The curated cautions mention health tonics. Check each substitute's “not for” notes before using it in baking, sauces, or allergy-sensitive recipes.