Good-quality white wine vinegar has a mellow, rounded taste and is aged for several months in wooden barrels; cheaper varieties with a sharp, tart taste are produced quickly by brewing white wine ...

Sherry vinegar, derived from the Spanish fortified white wine, is my go-to for a little fancy flair. Aging, anywhere from six months to decades, adds extra depth.

It shares a similar flavor profile to white wine with the obvious difference being vinegar's pungent sharpness. You can mellow this out by using a 50/50 blend of white wine vinegar and water in ...

Mix plain red wine and white wine vinegar in a ratio of 1:3. If you only need a few tablespoons of vinegar, for example, use 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar for every tablespoon of red wine.

Carandini Bianca Sweet White Vinegar, $10.99 for 8.4 ounces at Whole Foods. Follow NYT Food on Twitter and NYT Cooking on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest .

Food & Wine / Getty Images. Best for refrigerator pickles: white balsamic, white wine, or rice vinegar “What’s so great about refrigerator pickles is that you can really allow the vegetable ...

One of my strongest beliefs is that food can never be too rich, but I happen to live with a Mr. Sprat who actually has nightmares about foie gras. If it weren’t for vinegar, we probably couldn ...

White vinegar, for example, isn't nearly as sweet as rice vinegar, but works pretty well in these cases. Another, milder option: white wine vinegar, which isn't as pungent as straight white vinegar.

Cheap vinegar, produced from inferior white wine, will give poor results to your finished dish. Buy good-quality, aromatic vinegar with a complex flavour. The label will often specify which type ...