7 Everyday Techniques with Vinegar

The Everyday Guide to Better Cooking with Vinegar

Discover how one simple pantry ingredient can brighten flavours, balance richness and transform everyday cooking.

Explore the seven simple techniques below

01

Build the Perfect Vinaigrette

Three parts oil to one part vinegar creates effortless dressings for salads, roasted vegetables and grain bowls.
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Add a touch of honey and some wholegrain mustard to elevate your vinaigrette
Pear Cider Vinegar
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Pear Cider Vinegar
02

Quick Pickles in Minutes

Pickled onions, carrots or cucumber instantly add crunch and brightness to tacos, burgers and sandwiches.
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Experiment with the ratios of sugar/honey to vinegar to find the perfect balance for you. A sprinkle of chili flakes can add another dimension.
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Raspberry Vinegar
03

Finish Rich Dishes

Adding a splash of vinegar just before serving lifts soups, braises, casseroles and slow-cooked dishes.
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A good soup can become a great soup with a finishing drizzle of your favourite oil and splash of vinegar before serving.
Apple Cider Vinegar
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Apple Cider Vinegar
04

Deglaze Like a Chef

Lift the caramelised flavours left in the pan after roasting vegetables or cooking mushrooms to create simple sauces.
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You can also make a delicious pan sauce for fried halloumi or carrots by combining vinegar and honey in the pan for the last couple of minutes.
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Verjus
05

Balance Sauces & Marinades

Vinegar adds brightness and depth to BBQ sauces, tomato sauces, glazes and marinades.
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Often sauces don't need more sugar or salt, what's missing is acid to lift the whole flavour profile.
Apple Cider Vinegar
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Apple Cider Vinegar
06

Transform Roasted Vegetables

Toss warm roasted vegetables with artisan vinegar and cold-pressed oil immediately after cooking for maximum flavour.
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Start with a small splash and mix through before taste testing, then adjust seasoning.
Blueberry Vinegar
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Blueberry Vinegar
07

Finish Everyday Meals

Add freshness, contrast and complexity over grilled vegetables, fish, lentils, beans, grain bowls or avocado toast.
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Experiment with a little vinegar in your favourite dishes to see what it can transform.
Pear Cider Vinegar
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Pear Cider Vinegar
Great vinegar isn't reserved for special occasions—it's one of the simplest ways to make everyday cooking brighter, more balanced and full of flavour.