Balsamic Vinegar Substitute
Elevate your recipes with this quick and easy balsamic vinegar substitute that’s ready in just 5 minutes! Crafted with pantry staples like red wine vinegar and a touch of maple syrup or honey, this recipe perfectly mimics the tangy-sweet complexity of balsamic vinegar. A dash of soy sauce (optional) adds an extra layer of umami richness, giving your dishes even more depth. Ideal for salads, marinades, or glazes, this versatile substitute offers a customizable balance of acidity and sweetness to suit any dish. Bonus: it’s simple to whisk together and stores beautifully for up to a week, making it a must-have in your culinary toolkit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce (optional, for added depth)
Instructions
In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
If desired, add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce for a deeper flavor profile.
Whisk or stir the mixture until it is well combined and smooth.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity, adding an extra teaspoon of red wine vinegar or maple syrup if necessary.
Use immediately in your recipe or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
64 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 296 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
