White Wine Vinegar
A mild, slightly fruity vinegar made from fermented white wine. Less sharp than distilled white vinegar and lighter in flavor than apple cider vinegar. Used in dressings and quick pickles.
Used for
- vinaigrettes
- quick pickles
- deglazing
- shrubs
- dips
In the kitchen
- whisk
- reduce
- pickle
Picking it at the store
- Interchangeable with Champagne vinegar in most recipes — both are mild and slightly sweet
- White wine vinegar won't discolor light-colored sauces the way red wine vinegar does
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