1,269 vinegar recipes

Heritage crystal pickles brined for 5 days, boiled with ginger and alum, then simmered in sweet pickling spice syrup until glass-clear. A Southern canning tradition worth the wait.

Thai cucumber pickles, a quick sweet-sour-spicy side of sliced cucumber, red chiles, onion, and cilantro in a red wine vinegar brine. Five-minute condiment.

Balsamico chicken braised with tomato paste, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and green olives, finished with fresh parsley. Northern Italian tang-and-brine weeknight dinner.

Classic Italian balsamic bruschetta with ripe Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and Parmesan on toasted French bread. Essential summer appetizer for tomato season.

Marinated eggplant in olive oil: salt-pressed, vinegar-soaked strips layered with garlic, oregano, and chile in extra-virgin oil. An Italian antipasto that gets better for months.

Pickled pumpkin balls scoop fresh pumpkin flesh into pretty spheres and simmer them in spiced cider vinegar syrup with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and lemon peel. A retro relish for fall meats.

Old-fashioned beef tongue simmered tender, sliced thin, and served with a sweet-tart raisin sauce. Classic nose-to-tail dish from the Pennsylvania Dutch and German-American kitchen tradition.

Herring in wine and sour cream marinated overnight with sliced onions, white vinegar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. A Northern European cold appetizer with tangy, sweet-briny pickled fish.

Papaya tomatillo relish with cinnamon, cayenne, brown sugar, and dried currants. Serve hot or cold with lamb, pork, or curries. Keeps 3 weeks refrigerated.

Drunken leeks braised in red wine with garlic, finished with a splash of red wine vinegar and fresh parsley. A simple, elegant side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Roasted tomato salsa with jalapenos, garlic, white onion, cumin, and cider vinegar. Oven-roasting concentrates the tomato flavor for a smoky, slightly chunky salsa that beats any jar.

Japanese pickled cauliflower, a quick refrigerator pickle with green pepper and celery in a sweet-tart brine with a surprising splash of cola for caramel depth.

Filipino chicken adobo in the slow cooker with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and water. Five ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and the crockpot does the rest. Serve over rice.

Potted herrings in Guinness bake rolled herring fillets in a stout-and-vinegar bath with onion, bay, cloves, and peppercorns. Classic Irish preserved fish, served cold.

Marinated cabbage slaw with green pepper, onion, and pimentos in a sweet-tangy vinegar dressing with mustard seeds. Make-ahead picnic salad that keeps for days.

Ancient Roman lettuce salad with sweet oxyporum dressing: honey, vinegar, cumin, ginger, and dates over crisp lettuce. An authentic recipe from Apicius brought to modern kitchens.