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Apple cider vinegar substitutes

Tested swaps for apple cider vinegar, with ratios and sources.

1 cup ACV = 1 cup white wine vinegar (Food52)
Closest in acidity and fruit-forward flavour.
1 cup ACV = 1 cup lemon juice (Food52)
Works in dressings, marinades, and baking; use slightly less in baked goods to avoid extra liquid.
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Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Apple cider vinegar converter gives the grams.

Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.