Your Vinegar Confusion Explained

**The Joy of Vinegar: Exploring the World of Vinegars**

Ah, vinegar! It's a staple ingredient in many kitchens, but how much do we really know about it? In this article, we'll delve into the world of vinegars and explore some of our favorite varieties. From earthy white vinegar to sweet plum vinegar, we'll discover why these liquid golds are essential for cooking, salad dressings, and more.

**Earthy White Vinegar: A Classic**

White vinegar is a classic favorite in many households. It's like a familiar friend - we know exactly what to expect from it. Earthy white vinegar has a slightly sweeter taste than its sharper counterpart, making it perfect for use in salads, marinades, and as a dressing for grilled meats or vegetables. We can make a simple vinaigrette out of this by combining it with olive oil and our favorite herbs.

**Tarragon Vinegar: A Licorice Allure**

Tarragon vinegar is a lesser-known gem that's worth exploring. The moment we smell it, we're hit with the unmistakable scent of anise - yes, that's right, licorice! This unique flavor is perfect for roasting vegetables, like carrots or radishes, which become tender and deliciously sweet when infused with this vinegar. We can also use tarragon vinegar to make a refreshing salad dressing by mixing it with olive oil and a pinch of salt.

**Rice Vinegar: The Essence of Asian Cuisine**

Rice vinegar is another favorite that deserves more attention. Its mild, slightly sweet flavor makes it perfect for cooking rice, marinating meats like salmon or chicken, or adding depth to Asian-inspired dishes like sushi salads. When used in marinades, rice vinegar pairs beautifully with soy sauce and other Asian flavors.

**Apple Cider Vinegar: Sweet and Savory**

Apple cider vinegar is a great addition to any pantry. Not only does it have a delicious flavor that's both sweet and tangy, but it also has some impressive uses. When making caramel, for instance, a small amount of apple cider vinegar can help prevent the sugar from crystallizing - a game-changer! We can also use this vinegar as a marinade or dressing for meats like burgers or grilled chicken.

**Plum Vinegar: A Delightful Surprise**

Last but certainly not least, we have plum vinegar. This vinegar is truly one of a kind, with a rich, fruity flavor that's both sweet and salty. When used in salads or as a dressing, it adds a delightful umami taste that elevates any dish. We can also use plum vinegar to make quick pickles like radish or carrot - the result is a deliciously tangy snack.

**The Verdict: Vinegars Matter**

As we've explored the world of vinegars, it's clear that each variety has its own unique charm and uses. From earthy white vinegar to sweet plum vinegar, there's a type of vinegar out there for every cook, chef, or foodie. So next time you're planning a meal or experimenting with new flavors, remember: vinegar is not just a condiment - it's a key ingredient that can elevate your dishes from good to great.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey everyone your favorite taste tester ever is back it's me Danielle here on kosher comm and I am so excited for this video okay I need to tell you guys I am obsessed with everything vinegary lemony citrusy acidic I love that kind of flavor profile like very very bright and so I love vinegars I have a collection of vinegars in my house this isn't even a part of what is going on in my pantry I have every kind of vinegar that ever existed and I want to like share this with all of you because they're so good to have each one has a unique flavor profile and it adds so much to your food without adding sugar without adding so many extra calories and unnecessary things it's just a really good way to boost your food with flavor so here we go we're gonna do a quick run-through of what these taste like and what we should use them for so we're gonna start on this side with the malt vinegar here we go okay malt vinegar is probably the closest in flavor to a white vinegar except that it has kind of like ah kind of like an earthy white vinegar and definitely think fish and chips or chicken like any kind of light protein or if you want to make out like a very simple grilled chicken salad and make a vinaigrette out of this that's really SuperDuper yummy okay you all know this one this is not a surprise this is nothing new most of you have this in your pantry it is red wine vinegar it is a staple here we go it's a beautiful pink color it's a flavor that we all know it's a little bit sweet it's not as sharp as the white vinegar as the more vinegar it finishes really nicely it's an all-purpose vinegar use it in your salad dressings use it in your marinades it's really really good okay next up oh I am so excited for this one I know this is not usual not everybody has tarragon vinegar in their pantries but actually first let's talk about the snow right away when you smell it it has an annecy smell to it okay I love black licorice I know probably half you just turn this off because you're like who should expect licorice I'm done with her but I do I don't know what to say my mother's Moroccan we grew up drinking Iraq I like black licorice so tarragon definitely had that anise equality to it and when you when you smell it it's there it's delicious it's really good it's like a licorice eat vinegar it's delicious ooh enzymes I love enzymes enzymes fennel well fennel anyways is licorice eat so I guess that's why I had one there but roast your vegetables and then I guess we get halfway through we'll see pop them out rich a little of this on and as the vinegar cooks it will sweeten them you'll just get this really good refreshing licorice she bite and it's really delicious oh right senator we all have rights right we all make sushi salad we all have attempted to make our own sushi although we're not going to talk about that today so rice vinegar actually in my mind it's the least vinegary it really does taste like fermented sake just not alcoholic um it definitely has a sweetness to it that the other vinegars don't have and think Asian like any sort of Asian slaw or sushi or salmon or fish even like if you're making a marinade for meat that has soy obviously rice vinegar and so I pair really well together so go for that ooh apple cider vinegar I love this stuff it is so good you know what actually I just got such a good tip if you are making a caramel and caramels are hard to make right think we're really pleased put a little bit of apple cider vinegar in and it keeps the sugar from crystallizing so cool all right so apple cider tastes like spoiled after news dates at least but it's a really good it has really good at sitting Eve it does have that apple juicy quality and it's also I think a staple for most people like red wine vinegar apple cider vinegar white vinegar it's good for marinades goods for meats it smiles with like a slight sweetness so definitely keep that one of him laughy I am so excited about this one this does not get enough shelf time in people's houses this is it we made plum vinegar literally I could drink this up I do when I poured into things I stick my finger at a red it's the saltiest of all the vinegars it has a really deep umami flavor whenever I make sushi salad I put a little bit of rice in her and I also always stood me up on vinegar I put it on the fish I couldn't meet I put in everything it is so delicious and when you it has a stronger plump smell when you then it has a stronger plum smell that it has a plump piece but it has like a fruity saltiness it is so good but it's really good think like a quick radish pickle or carrot pickle for yourself i'm oh my gosh it is so good you definitely have to add this to your arsenal organized it's a really good one okay so to sum up let's just go through this quickly malt vinegar fish and chips red wine vinegar salad dressings marinade tarragon vinegar anything but roasted vegetables YUM rice vinegar think Asian sushi stuff like that I also like because it has like a sweet mildness I like to cook rice vinegar sometimes they might chopping it when I make hamburgers it gives it a really good thing and it helps tenderize than you cider vinegar seem like red wine vinegar salad resins things marinade only a little bit sweeter and you make some vinegar for Justin just kidding you may plum vinegar for everything so happy you guys are here with me on this Challenge and I can't wait to see you guys in the next videohey everyone your favorite taste tester ever is back it's me Danielle here on kosher comm and I am so excited for this video okay I need to tell you guys I am obsessed with everything vinegary lemony citrusy acidic I love that kind of flavor profile like very very bright and so I love vinegars I have a collection of vinegars in my house this isn't even a part of what is going on in my pantry I have every kind of vinegar that ever existed and I want to like share this with all of you because they're so good to have each one has a unique flavor profile and it adds so much to your food without adding sugar without adding so many extra calories and unnecessary things it's just a really good way to boost your food with flavor so here we go we're gonna do a quick run-through of what these taste like and what we should use them for so we're gonna start on this side with the malt vinegar here we go okay malt vinegar is probably the closest in flavor to a white vinegar except that it has kind of like ah kind of like an earthy white vinegar and definitely think fish and chips or chicken like any kind of light protein or if you want to make out like a very simple grilled chicken salad and make a vinaigrette out of this that's really SuperDuper yummy okay you all know this one this is not a surprise this is nothing new most of you have this in your pantry it is red wine vinegar it is a staple here we go it's a beautiful pink color it's a flavor that we all know it's a little bit sweet it's not as sharp as the white vinegar as the more vinegar it finishes really nicely it's an all-purpose vinegar use it in your salad dressings use it in your marinades it's really really good okay next up oh I am so excited for this one I know this is not usual not everybody has tarragon vinegar in their pantries but actually first let's talk about the snow right away when you smell it it has an annecy smell to it okay I love black licorice I know probably half you just turn this off because you're like who should expect licorice I'm done with her but I do I don't know what to say my mother's Moroccan we grew up drinking Iraq I like black licorice so tarragon definitely had that anise equality to it and when you when you smell it it's there it's delicious it's really good it's like a licorice eat vinegar it's delicious ooh enzymes I love enzymes enzymes fennel well fennel anyways is licorice eat so I guess that's why I had one there but roast your vegetables and then I guess we get halfway through we'll see pop them out rich a little of this on and as the vinegar cooks it will sweeten them you'll just get this really good refreshing licorice she bite and it's really delicious oh right senator we all have rights right we all make sushi salad we all have attempted to make our own sushi although we're not going to talk about that today so rice vinegar actually in my mind it's the least vinegary it really does taste like fermented sake just not alcoholic um it definitely has a sweetness to it that the other vinegars don't have and think Asian like any sort of Asian slaw or sushi or salmon or fish even like if you're making a marinade for meat that has soy obviously rice vinegar and so I pair really well together so go for that ooh apple cider vinegar I love this stuff it is so good you know what actually I just got such a good tip if you are making a caramel and caramels are hard to make right think we're really pleased put a little bit of apple cider vinegar in and it keeps the sugar from crystallizing so cool all right so apple cider tastes like spoiled after news dates at least but it's a really good it has really good at sitting Eve it does have that apple juicy quality and it's also I think a staple for most people like red wine vinegar apple cider vinegar white vinegar it's good for marinades goods for meats it smiles with like a slight sweetness so definitely keep that one of him laughy I am so excited about this one this does not get enough shelf time in people's houses this is it we made plum vinegar literally I could drink this up I do when I poured into things I stick my finger at a red it's the saltiest of all the vinegars it has a really deep umami flavor whenever I make sushi salad I put a little bit of rice in her and I also always stood me up on vinegar I put it on the fish I couldn't meet I put in everything it is so delicious and when you it has a stronger plump smell when you then it has a stronger plum smell that it has a plump piece but it has like a fruity saltiness it is so good but it's really good think like a quick radish pickle or carrot pickle for yourself i'm oh my gosh it is so good you definitely have to add this to your arsenal organized it's a really good one okay so to sum up let's just go through this quickly malt vinegar fish and chips red wine vinegar salad dressings marinade tarragon vinegar anything but roasted vegetables YUM rice vinegar think Asian sushi stuff like that I also like because it has like a sweet mildness I like to cook rice vinegar sometimes they might chopping it when I make hamburgers it gives it a really good thing and it helps tenderize than you cider vinegar seem like red wine vinegar salad resins things marinade only a little bit sweeter and you make some vinegar for Justin just kidding you may plum vinegar for everything so happy you guys are here with me on this Challenge and I can't wait to see you guys in the next video\n"