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Apple Cider Vinegar substitutes

Out of apple cider vinegar? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. White wine vinegar is the top pick.

  1. 01
    White wine vinegarbest pick

    Same mild acidity, cleaner flavor.

    1:1

  2. 02
    Rice vinegar

    Mild and slightly sweet; close match.

    1:1

  3. 03
    Lemon juice

    For the acidity in dressings and marinades.

    1:1

  4. 04
    White vinegar

    Sharper; use a touch less.

    use ~3/4

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.
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